Overview

Grounded in cutting-edge academic and creative research, Contemporary Music Practices at Maynooth University positions students at the forefront of scholarly exploration and artistry. Collaborating with esteemed international scholars in the Department's key disciplines of composition, performance, and music technology, students explore a core curriculum that focuses on honing practical, creative and research skills in these areas.

This is complemented by a diverse range of electives that cater to individual specialisation in composition, performance, or music technology, or equally allow students to maintain a more diverse programme of study as relevant to reflect their practice.

What you'll learn

This comprehensive degree equips students with fundamental intellectual and practical tools required to pursue practice-based research, to foster specialisation and to nurture independent scholarship. Immersed in a vibrant and collaborative research culture, students regularly interact with visiting seminar speakers, performers, and composers, enriching their academic experience. A distinctive feature of our programme is the inclusion of an elective placement component, providing students with practical experiences that enhance their academic and professional growth.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Creative Collaboration And Dissemination
Digital Audio Skills
Electroacoustic Composition
Instrumental Composition
Placement Project
Research In Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-27 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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4.5

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor honours degree (NFQ Level 8) (or equivalent) with a minimum of second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline, with a minimum of a grade 1 (2:1) in a composition or performance specialism

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16000 EUR / year

≈ 16000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

7400 EUR / year

≈ 7400 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU: 150 eur levy not included

Living costs

Maynooth

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

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Overview

What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Maynooth

Funding

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