Music & Technology - Cork School of Music & Cork
The Masters in Music & Technology have a very practical, hands-on approach. Our ethos is that this cross-disciplinary programme will foster a combination of technical know-how and confidence with creativity and musicality. A Master of Arts award or Master of Science Award can be chosen depending on the student’s pathway through the Programme.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time. or Part Time
Further information
Applications are invited by way of a submitted application form and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in July/August, if required, where the applicant must display musical competence. Normally, an Honours 2.2 Degree in a cognate area is required and work-based experience is an advantage.
Recognition is given for relevant prior learning where the applicant does not have a relevant Honours Degree, and the applicant should contact the course coordinator.
EU Applicants: Online application are now open for course commencing September 2024.
Non EU applicants - Applications close 31st May
Late applications may be considered if places are available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Irish/EU: 25th August 2024. Non-EU: 31st May 2024.
The Masters in Music and Technology offers training and experience to enhance the talents and skills necessary to work in the creative industries of the future. The programme takes full advantage of the CSM's state-of-the-art performance spaces, Recording Suite (Live, Control, and Editing rooms), Electronic Music Studio, dedicated laboratories and many performance opportunities. A cross-faculty body of experienced lecturers and practitioners in the field delivers the programme. Learners from different disciplines will be able confidently and competently to interact with, and find employment within, several fields of study and industry. Adding this training to the opportunity to work with some of the finest up-and-coming musicians in Ireland, from all walks of life, will result in an exceptional Music Technologist.
Location: MTU Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork (primarily), and MTU Bishopstown Campus.
The Masters in Music and Technology is a full-time Level 9 course of study worth 90 ECTS credits. The first two semesters (September-January and January-June) each have a 30-credit load, delivered through a combination of 5-credit mandatory and elective modules. Independent work is undertaken over the final June-August period in respect of a 30-credit project.
The type of award, MA or MSc, depends on the nature of the project undertaken during this period.
COURSE STRUCTURE FULL-TIME STUDY:
1 YEAR (3 SEMESTERS)
No. of semesters: 3 (1 research)
No. of weeks per semester: 13
No. of timetable hours per week:13
Which days: Monday to Friday
Assessment: primarily project-based
Assessment: primarily project-based
MTU - Cork Campus
Bishopstown
Cork, Ireland.
T12 P928
Email: infoCork@mtu.ie
Tel: +353 (0)21 432 6100