Overview

The MA in Experimental Sound Practice offered by the University College Cork includes studies in technique; repertoire; artistic ideas; working with instruments and performers; audio/video technology and practical issues in bringing your creative work to performance.

The course welcomes students from a remarkably broad range of backgrounds, and creative work produced for it can be extremely diverse. You are encouraged to experiment with a huge range of possibilities. Staff have specialisms in concert music; dance music; experimental music and art; video art with sound; improvisation; sound Art; field recording. A basic working knowledge of music technology is expected; a basic ability to read music and notation is desirable.

Careers

The MA in Experimental Sound Practice offers training in a number of highly contemporary and sought-after techniques across a broad range of disciplines. They encompass in-demand music and video technologies, cutting edge creative techniques across several disciplines, and an unparalleled breadth of experience across diverse modern artistic practices. The eclectic mix allows you to build an unusual and distinctive profile that sets you apart from others in your field(s). In contrast to many MAs that follow more traditional paths, the MA in ESP is about the future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Expanded Instrument Systems

Digital Music and Media Composition

Composing in Real Time

Sound Art

Composing with Field Recordings

Experimental Music

Sound Studies and Musicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be permitted to proceed to the MA in Experimental Sound Practice, a candidate must hold an Honours Bachelor's degree, with a grade of Second Class Honours, Grade II or higher in any discipline, and demonstrate experience in the creation of music or other sonic art.

Applicants with an appropriate professional equivalent (e.g. professional musician or other artist of high standing, etc.) will also be considered.

All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of sound-based creative work in whatever suitable form (musical scores, recordings, videos, computer programmes, documentation of Sound Art installations etc.) and may also be required to attend an interview with members of the programme team.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16400 EUR / year

≈ 16400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

6130 EUR / year

≈ 6130 EUR / year

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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Funding

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