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Music Technology – (M.Sc.)
University of Limerick
Faculty of Science and Engineering
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,750 ≈ € 10,718 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Limerick / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Limerick
The Master's Degree is a 12-month intensive course that is designed specifically for musicians from all disciplines. The course is aimed at graduates who are interested in combining technological competence with artistic endeavour.
This is a 12-month programme containing a 9-month taught section (2 semesters), followed by 3-month research section. All students take the same taught component (except the electives). In the Summer semester, each student works on an individual project. The final degree designation (MA or MSc) depends on the Summer project type. If this project is compositional, an MA is awarded; if technological, an MSc.
Facilities include a state of the art digital recording studio and post production facility based around industry standard computer hard disk recording systems (ProTools) and includes dedicated facilities for surround sound mixing and mastering. The studio complex is networked with the music technology laboratory which features computer music and audio workstations.
Objectives
* To produce competent software developers who will be suitable for employment as programmers with a specific focus on the use of computer technology in music and sound
* To produce competent music technologists, composers and performers working at the leading edge of music, science and technology;
The unique features of this development include: The production of a new type of multidisciplinary graduate who combines technological competence with artistic/creative endeavour. The effect of this course on a student's education is additive in that, unlike some postgraduate retraining programmes, this course enables all students to capitalise on their existing education and to extend their capabilities by combining them with technology.
Careers
Areas graduates have progressed include: recording, multimedia, software, composition, performance and education.
Contents
Semester 1
Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, MIDI and Computer Programming, Sound Synthesis and Manipulation, Electronic Arts 1, Audio Technology and Production Techniques, Research Methods & Practice.
Semester 2
Programming Music Systems, Computer Systems and Models in Music, Electronic Arts 2, Project 1
Electives (choose one):
Interactive Media in Public Spaces, Media Programming, Human Computer Interaction; Music of the 20th Century.
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Requirements
A primary degree with first or second class honours (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) (or equivalent) and demonstrable musical experience OR an equivalent capability based on significant and substantial prior professional experience. Applicants must have at least Grade 4 Music Theory (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) standard or equivalent.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
As all international students are required to possess sufficient language skills to attend lectures and sit examinations at the University of Limerick, students should be competent to communicate through the medium of English prior to their arrival. Students must have a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213(computer based) 80 (internet based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6.0 in any one component.
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
Programmes at the University are accredited by the various National and international bodies. Contact individual programme directors for details.
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