Tralee,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Popular Music -Drums in Cork City Ireland | Munster Technological University
Munster Technological University
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Cork City Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
13,500
(c. USD15,550.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Popular Music refers to the constantly playing soundtrack of our lives, heard on radio stations, television programs, and performance spaces nationwide. This broad category includes various styles like rock, country, soul, blues, pop, contemporary musical theater, electronic beats, and dance music. The curriculum provides five specialization options: Electric Bass Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, or Vocal Performance.
BAPM students will also create and refine their own live performance and recording projects. Like BMus students, they'll explore potential career paths in community music and music therapy. The program additionally offers specialized courses in arts marketing, professional branding, and business skills tailored for performing artists and career advancement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
450 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements
Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include either English or Irish grade O6/H7. Mathematics see Note 1.
Assessment Test Is Required
NOTE 1 There is no specific requirement for Maths. A grade F2 or higher in foundation level Maths is recognised as one of the subjects for entry.
NOTE 2 Vetting by an Garda Sochna is a mandatory requirement for this programme.
TOEFL
Level 1 At least 80 with minimum scores (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17)
IELTS (Academic)
Level 1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5
Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include either English or Irish grade O6/H7. Mathematics see Note 1.
Assessment Test Is Required
NOTE 1 There is no specific requirement for Maths. A grade F2 or higher in foundation level Maths is recognised as one of the subjects for entry.
NOTE 2 Vetting by an Garda Sochna is a mandatory requirement for this programme.
TOEFL
Level 1 At least 80 with minimum scores (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17)
IELTS (Academic)
Level 1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5
Tuition
EUR
13,500