Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music - Ethnomusicology 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. USD19,582.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Ethnomusicology explores global musical expressions across all eras, skill levels, and cultural contexts. This vibrant field emphasizes immersive fieldwork to uncover the meanings and values people attach to musical expression.
Practitioners prioritize building connections within musical communities and engaging directly in musical practice. These transformative experiences, both enlightening and grounding, shape our interpretations as we develop insights alongside the communities we study. Through applied ethnomusicology initiatives, scholars also serve as advocates, leveraging their knowledge to drive positive social change.
Our intensive one-year MA in Ethnomusicology presents a contemporary approach to advanced music studies in Ireland. The program uniquely blends academic research with practical performance across diverse global music traditions.
The curriculum features tailored research training, performance practice, ethnomusicological history and theory, interdisciplinary approaches, performance studies, and ethnographic fieldwork. Students culminate their studies with a self-directed research project, which may take the form of ethnographic writing, major performances, documentary films, or educational resources for world music instruction.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You will have a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours Arts degree (NFQ, Level 8), or equivalent, in music or a related subject (e.g. anthropology, folklore, cultural studies). Applicants with an appropriate professional equivalent (e.g. professional musicians of high standing, music media professionals) will also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). All applicants will be required to attend an interview with members of the programme team and may be required to pass a qualifying test.
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