Limerick,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Ethnomusicology in Limerick Ireland | University of Limerick
University of Limerick
|
Limerick Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,900
(c. USD19,630.53)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology is a full-time, one-year program that examines music through cultural, social, and political lenses, exploring how and why people create music and its significance. This program investigates diverse musical traditions, ranging from global music to Irish folk and contemporary popular genres, combining hands-on experience with scholarly study. The curriculum highlights the importance of fieldwork, producing ethnographic documentation and practical projects informed by theoretical frameworks. This degree prepares graduates for advanced academic research, teaching careers, and various professional opportunities across different organizations.
The Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology is a full-time, one-year program that examines music through cultural, social, and political lenses, exploring how and why people create music and its significance. This program investigates diverse musical traditions, ranging from global music to Irish folk and contemporary popular genres, combining hands-on experience with scholarly study. The curriculum highlights the importance of fieldwork, producing ethnographic documentation and practical projects informed by theoretical frameworks. This degree prepares graduates for advanced academic research, teaching careers, and various professional opportunities across different organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A primary degree in a suitable discipline (e.g. Anthropology, Music, Cultural Studies and Folklore) with a first or second class honours, or an approved professional qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). An interview will be required in all cases, as well as an audition where necessary. Candidates may be required to submit additional audio visual and/or written material. Applications from graduates with music and/or dance experience are especially welcome.
What to Include with your Application
Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
A one page supporting statement
A copy of your birth certificate
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
What to Include with your Application
Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
A one page supporting statement
A copy of your birth certificate
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
Tuition
EUR
16,900