Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University
Dublin City University
|
Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,000
(c. USD18,475.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Arts in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance at Dublin City University is a four-year, full-time Honours program designed to prepare you for a professional career as a performing musician. Succeeding on stage requires both natural ability and rigorous training. This degree program provides the foundation for building a future as a professional artist. You'll gain insights into today's global music industry, learn how it operates, and discover ways to establish yourself within it.
The curriculum encompasses diverse musical disciplines such as live performance, instrumental mastery, improvisation, songwriting, digital music production, ear training, orchestration, and pedagogical approaches—equipping you with versatile skills applicable across contemporary music genres beyond just jazz. A standout aspect of this program is the chance to transfer to Boston's Berklee College of Music, a world-renowned institution for contemporary music education.
Throughout this degree, you'll collaborate with Ireland's top musical talents while developing the hands-on abilities required to thrive in professional jazz, contemporary music, and other performance environments. Alongside DCU's standard admission criteria, prospective students must complete an audition for program entry.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GCE A LEVELS
General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.
English language Requirements
- Irish Leaving Certificate English - O6/H7
- GCE A-Level English Language - Grade D
- IELTS ACADEMIC - Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
- TOEFL - 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)
- TOEFL iBT - Total Score of 92
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)
- Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.
Tuition
EUR
16,000