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Musicology – (M.A.)
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Faculty of Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy
| Application Deadline: | August 15; Early: March 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,851 ≈ € 13,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maynooth / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of National University of Ireland, Maynooth
The MA in Musicology degree offers students with strengths in musicology and/or analysis the opportunity to develop their knowledge of historical musicology and their critical and research skills. The course provides a solid foundation for students wishing to register for an MLitt or PhD research degree in future years. The course is convened by Dr Lorraine Byrne Bodley.
The Department’s staff includes specialists across a broad range of musicological disciplines including: analysis; church music; ethnomusicology; interdisciplinary studies; Irish traditional music; music of renaissance Italy; music and text; performance practice; reception history; song studies; 19th-21st century music including popular music and jazz.
The latest/final information on the programme is to be found on the University website and PAC.
Career options:
Further academic study, and a wide range of employment in business and the humanities benefiting from the discursive, analytical and technical skills developed at Masters level, including teaching, music administration and librarianship.
Contents
The programme features modules providing a strong foundation in research methodology, specialist tutorials in staff research areas, classes in advanced analysis, and an introduction to the work of leading musicologists. The MA in Musicology includes expert advice on research issues from musicologists at the
cutting edge of their fields and individual supervision by scholars working in your area of research. A research seminar series, which is integral to the programme, provides an opportunity to hear guest lectures by visiting musicologists and composers. Students also participate in an annual MA research day, when they have the opportunity to present their on-going work. Foreign language instruction is also available through the NUIM Language Centre. See for detailed information and fees.
Duration: Full-time and Part-time
Module
* THE MUSICAL TEXT:CRITICAL ENQUIRIES
* SPECIALIST TUTORIALS
* THESIS (MUSICOLOGY)
* RESEARCH METHODS
* MUSICOLOGY IN PRACTICE
* ENGAGING MUSIC: APPROACHES TO ANALYSIS
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Honours degree normally with a minimum of Grade 2.1 in music.
An interview demonstrating a serious approach to research and a genuine interest in historical musicology/analysis.
Submission of 2 examples of written work (c.1000 words; e.g. 2 recent undergraduate essays) to the course convenor at the time of application.
Competition for places does not apply.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
The National University of Ireland Maynooth was established under the 1997 Universities Act as an autonomous member of the federal structure known as the National University of Ireland.
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You can contact Dr Lorraine Byrne Bodley to ask a question about Musicology at National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
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