Overview

Past tutors have included Frankie Gavin, Liam O'Flynn, Martin Hayes, Matt Cranitch, Michael McGoldrick amongst many others. Academic skills relating to the understanding and critical examination of repertoire, sources and styles of performance, as well as an examination of modern, vocational, non-performance skills such as music business and music technology, form an essential part of the programme content.

Learning outcomes

This Irish Traditional Music Performance programme offered by University of Limerick will develop music skills and other associated skills appropriate to the modern performance of traditional Irish music.

To provide a learning environment for advanced performance in Traditional Irish Music to the highest standard;
To honour the artistic integrity, history, and identity of the performance practice within an academic and performance orientated context;
To facilitate interactivity with other performance practices;
To assist each individual performer in 'finding his or her voice' through traditional music performance;
To facilitate the cross-fertilisation of both the academic and performance pursuits of postgraduate performing music, dance and academic programmes;
To equip the student with the necessary vocational skills for modern professional performance contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Irish Traditional Music Practicum

Fieldwork Methods

Writing and the Documentation of Practice

Critical Engagement with Irish Traditional Music

Professional Development for the Performing Arts

Independent Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-14 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00 , International

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EU Applicants: Early application is advisable.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

Music Performance British Studies View 5 other Masters in Music Performance in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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61

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

An audition and interview are required in all cases. Candidates may be required to submit additional audio visual and/or written material. For the audition, candidates should prepare three contrasting sets (at least two tunes) of traditional music, and one of these sets should be a set of reels. For singers, three contrasting songs that demonstrate the scope of your style and repertoire will be required.
Candidates who do not have an undergraduate degree may gain entry by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This will be assessed in the interview and audition.

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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

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