26 Music Masters in Ireland

Master in Performance & Musicology

This MA will foster and develop postgraduate level performing skills within the rich environment of a strong musicological, compositional and technological research setting

Master in Creative Music Technologies

The course is creativity-driven, with emphasis on musical aspects of computer programming and audio technology. It offers full use of computer resources at the Music Technology Labs at NUI Maynooth; access to studio space, with the possibility of working towards recording and production projects; opportunities to have compositions performed; individual tutorial time with a designated advisor.

Master in Dance

University of Limerick

Diploma in Dance stimulates the creation of specific teaching programmes both within and outside the formal education system, thus being open to diverse categories of teachers. For example, involvement with theatre dance, local community art, etc.

Master in Musicology and Music Theory

University of Dublin Trinity College

Many universities offer postgraduate taught programmes in Musicology; rather fewer offer equivalent courses in Music Theory. This course is one of a small number of programmes that offer students both.

Master in Ethnochoreology

University of Limerick

The aim of the course is to provide a thorough grounding in the theory of, and methods in ethnochoreology and to consider dance within its academic framework. It provides an invaluable foundation for those wishing to pursue dance research to doctorate level.

Master in Music & Technology

Cork Institute of Technology

The Masters in Music & Technology at CIT Cork School of Music will have a very practical, hands-on approach. Our ethos is that this cross-disciplinary programme will foster a combination of technical know-how and confidence with creativity and musicality. A Master of Arts award or Master of Science Award can be chosen depending on the student’s pathway through the Programme.

Master in Computer Music

National University of Ireland, Maynooth

The MA in Computer Music degree is directed towards students with musical ability who would like to explore the musical applications of technology.

Master in Music Technology

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.

Master in Music Composition

National University of Ireland, Maynooth

This MA will foster and develop postgraduate level composition skills within the rich environment of a strong musicological, performing and technological research setting.

Master in Dance Performance

University of Limerick

The MA in Dance Performance is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme. It is unique in that it facilitates two independent streams of dance, Irish Traditional Dance and Contemporary Dance. Although independent, interactivity between these two dance genres is facilitated in the form of shared workshops, seminars and electives.

Master in Music (Performance)

Dublin Institute of Technology

The programme aims to facilitate the artistic, intellectual and creative development of each student and to equip them with the range of skills necessary to meet the constantly changing and ever increasing demands made on the professional musician in the twenty-first century.

Master in Education (Music)

University of Limerick

The Graduate Diploma in Education (Music) is a one-year, full-time initial teacher education programme specially designed to meet the needs of graduates who wish to become teachers of music in secondary schools. This course is run in conjunction with the Irish World Music Centre.