Overview
The MA in Ethnomusicology at University College Cork combines scholarship and performance in the study of a diverse range of music traditions from around the world.
The Department of Music is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for the study of Irish traditional music and world music. Postgraduate students join a thriving research culture in our Department. Our music scholars and practitioners represent a model of innovative research in the twenty-first century.
Careers
Graduates of the MA in Ethnomusicology go on to pursue a wide range of careers in the creative arts, culture industries and media. Many have applied successfully for PhDs in Ireland or overseas. Our graduates include professional musicians, academics, teachers, arts managers and staff in NGOs.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Performance Studies
- Research Skills
- Multidisciplinary Debates in Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Ethnography of Music
- History and Theory of Ethnomusicology
- Music Cognition and Perception in Culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Anthropology Ethnic Studies Music View 29 other Masters in Music in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You will have a 2H2 honours BA degree, or equivalent, in music or a related subject (e.g. anthropology, folklore, cultural studies). Applicants with an appropriate professional equivalent (e.g. professional musician of high standing, music media professionals) will also be considered.
- All applicants will be required to attend an interview with members of the programme team and may be required to pass a qualifying test.
Tuition Fee
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International
16700 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16700 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
6130 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6130 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Cork
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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