Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Experimental Sound Practice in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,737)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program is designed for individuals engaged in creative sound projects, encompassing composed or recorded pieces, improvisational works, sound installations, multimedia art with audio elements, musical theater, performance pieces, and more. The curriculum covers technical skills, artistic concepts, repertoire development, collaboration with musicians, audiovisual technology, and practical aspects of presenting creative works.
Students from diverse artistic backgrounds are welcome, and the program encourages exploration across a wide spectrum of creative approaches. Faculty expertise spans contemporary classical music, electronic dance music, avant-garde composition, video-sound art, spontaneous performance, acoustic ecology, and environmental recording. A foundational understanding of audio technology is required.
The MA in Experimental Sound Practice is a full-time, one-year program consisting of 90 credits, combining structured coursework with guided independent creative projects.
A part-time study option is available over two years (daytime study). Part-time students' course schedules are arranged in consultation with the Music Department.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In order to be permitted to proceed to the MA in Experimental Sound Practice, a candidate must hold a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or higher, and demonstrate experience in the creation of music or other sonic art.
Applicants with an appropriate professional equivalent (e.g. professional musician or another artist of high standing, etc.) will also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Final acceptance is subject to approval by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, UCC.
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
17,000