
Overview
The Creative Music Technologies degree at Maynooth University is concerned with a range of areas relating to music technology, including composition, sound recording and engineering, computer music programming, and acoustics.
The MA offers full use of computer resources at the Music Technology Labs at Maynooth University; 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; expert advice on musical and technical issues from composers and researchers at the cutting edge of their fields.
Career
Recent graduates have been employed in the following areas:
- PhD study in electronic music composition
- PhD study in musical interface design
- Music software development
- Music Production
- Post-production
- Sound engineering
- Third level education
- Arts Administration
- Radio production
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Acoustics & Psychoacoustics
- Irish Media History
- Creative Interactive Computing
- Software Sound Synthesis
- Sound Recording Techniques
- Music Systems Programming
- Musical Signal Processing
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Music Sound Engineering View 5 other Masters in Sound Engineering in IrelandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Honours degree normally with a minimum of Grade 2.1. Students with a primary degree other than Music would normally have to demonstrate some degree of musical training and affinity. Interview required. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
14000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
6500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6500 EUR per year during 12 months.
Part-time EU: 4,330
Living costs for Maynooth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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