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| Application Deadline: | 31 July | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,841 ≈ € 13,500 (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 | ||
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PAC provides a service for the central processing of applications for admission to Postgraduate level courses in Ireland. The site will therefore be of interest to anyone considering postgraduate study. PAC is committed to ensuring that all applications are dealt with fairly and efficiently. PAC is a not-for-profit company registered in Ireland (291366)
The MA in Composition degree is directed towards students with experience of composition who would like to develop and enhance their skills. The pathway is carefully honed to foster and develop postgraduate level composition skills within the rich environment of a strong musicological, performing and technological research setting. Students can draw upon postgraduate modules dealing with musicology and computer music. As the pathway progresses, students supplement their focus on composition by either completing a musicological special research project, or by further exploring computer music technology.
Research Methods (Composition)
Compositional Techniques
Computer Music Option
Special Project (an extended, individually supervised, thesis (10-12,000 words) OR choice of two Computer Music modules
Portfolio of Compositions
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testHonours degree normally with a minimum of Grade 2.1 in music
Interview
Submission of examples of recent composition to the course convenor at the time of application demonstrating attainment equivalent to high 2.1 Bachelor Degree level composition skills.
Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6, if not they may take our International
Foundation Course. Minimum English language requirement for the IFC is IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
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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