MA in Community Music in Limerick Ireland | University of Limerick

The Master of Arts in Community Music is a full-time, one-year graduate program designed to equip students with essential skills for thriving as community musicians across various environments. This intensive course targets musicians seeking to enhance their capacity to support others' creative expression and collaborate effectively with diverse groups in multiple settings. Participants gain both theoretical insights and practical experience in the evolving discipline of Community Music, while learning to manage projects from planning through implementation. Key components include: techniques for music facilitation, current research engagement, reflective methodologies, funding strategies, project development, implementation approaches, and assessment methods. The program responds to the increasing global demand for Community Music expertise. This MA provides thorough preparation in the competencies and understanding necessary to excel as a community music practitioner in different scenarios. Designed for musicians looking to expand their ability to enable artistic expression and work productively with varied populations, the course delivers real-world applications and experiential learning in Community Music alongside project management skills from conception to completion.