Overview
The Creative Musicianship (Part-time) degree offered at Ulster University is a series of linked postgraduate awards offered both full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years). With a particular emphasis on practice-based study the programme has been designed to appeal to musicians from a variety of backgrounds and genres, interesting in pursuing one of three named pathways:
- Performance Studies (classical, Irish traditional, jazz, rock or popular styles)
- Composition and Creative Audio (including the combination of acoustic and electronic sources, film music, interactive and mixed media)
Music and Communities (including disability arts and traditional music communities)
Career options
Professional work in the creative industries (performance, composing, creative technologies)
Further academic or practical study
Community-based education and/or creative work
Technical positions in the music industry
Teaching work
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Composition Seminar
Composition and Creative Audio Practice
Music and Communities Seminar
Music and Communities in Practice
Performance in Practice
Music, Technology and Society
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Music View 32 other Masters in Music in IrelandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must meet the University's minimum entrance requirements and, in addition, a) hold a second-class honours degree or better in music or another relevant discipline from a recognised institution, or b) an equivalent qualification or c) be able to provide other evidence of ability and experience appropriate to the course. International applicants whose first language is not English must attain either of the following English competency standards:
- A written proposal outlining the intended area of individual study (i.e. the Specialism and, ideally, an idea of what the third-semester project might involve) should support the application; all applicants will be interviewed and/or auditioned.
- The University will consider applications on the basis of experiential learning for those who do not hold the normal entry qualifications.
Tuition Fee
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International
2968 GBP/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2968 GBP per module during 24 months. -
National
1167 GBP/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1167 GBP per module during 24 months.
Rate per 30 credit point module.
Living costs for Derry
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Creative Musicianship (Part-time).
Available Scholarships
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