Overview

About Ritual Chant and Song at University of Limerick

The Ritual Chant and Song programme offered at University of Limerick specialises in vocal repertoires including Western plainchant and Irish traditional religious song, as well as a variety of world ritual vocal repertoires. Vocal development is facilitated through one-to-one, weekly vocal classes, as well as master-classes with internationally renowned performers.

The programme is offered in association with the Benedictine community at Glenstal Abbey.

Careers

One focus of the course is the development of performers so many past students have gone on to develop careers as singers, musicians and musical directors. However students have used skills acquired through this MA in a number of other fields including education (at primary, post-primary, secondary and tertiary levels), technology, arts management, etc. A good number of graduates of this MA have also gone on to further doctoral study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ritual Chant and Song Practicum

Materials, Methods and Context for Western Chant

Fieldwork techniques

Ritual Studies

Somatics

Independent Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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EU Applicants: Early application is advisable.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Music View 10 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in Ireland

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Qualification transcripts and certificates

English language qualification if English is not your first language

Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.

A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

Tuition Fee

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International

16900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16900 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

7270 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7270 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Limerick

850 - 1150 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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