Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Irish Traditional Music 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
17,400
(c. USD20,105)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MA in Irish Traditional Music offers comprehensive practical and theoretical training in both performance and academic study of this musical tradition. Drawing on world-renowned expertise, this flexible postgraduate program provides an immersive educational experience.
Students can customize their learning by combining foundational courses with diverse elective options. The curriculum includes masterclasses with faculty and guest artists, while encouraging scholarly work that incorporates approaches from ethnomusicology, musicology, and practice-based research.
The program features a Traditional Arts Internship for hands-on experience with cultural organizations, along with professional development courses to prepare for music careers. Building on over 100 years of leadership in Irish Traditional Music education, the department offers unique interdisciplinary perspectives by connecting with specialists across various musical traditions and research fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8), in music or a related subject (such as, but not exclusively, anthropology, folklore, or cultural studies).
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
17,400