Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class Major Award
Awards
BA (Hons)
Programme Code CR_GPOPM_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/12/2023
Department Cork School of Music (current setup)
Field of Study 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth Display a broad and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the practical, theoretical, technical and interpersonal requirements of popular music performance and the industry’s extended professional considerations.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and appropriate practical application of the theories, technologies and concepts that relate to performing professionals operating at the cutting edge of the popular music industry.
PO3 Skill - Range Perform musically by ear, by sight and in time while communicating effectively within the broad stylistic contexts of the popular music industry.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Appraise individual musical situations; to respond with stylistic authenticity and musicality; to select appropriate technologies and strategies to professionally satisfy the demands of the industry.
PO5 Competence - Context Apply contextual awareness of stylistically broad musical repertory; responding to individual professional situations appropriately and creatively.
PO6 Competence - Role Operate autonomously, as part of a team and as a team leader, evaluating personal strengths in preparation for employment within the popular music industry.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn Demonstrate the facility and confidence to integrate existing knowledge, skills and competencies with further study and research to advance professional development.
PO8 Competence - Insight Develop a code of practice that is respectful of the social, moral, musical and professional expectations and rights of others.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC6022 Contextual Harmony 1 Deirdre Collins 4 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
MUSC6017 Popular Ensemble Workshop 1 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC6015 Popular Instrumental Studies 1 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 10
MUSC6016 Popular Musicianship 1 Deirdre Collins 4 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC6019 Contextual Harmony 2 Deirdre Collins 4 5
MUSC6001 Music & Technology 1-2 MARIA JUDGE 4 5
MUSC6021 Popular Ensemble Workshop 2 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC6018 Popular Instrumental Studies 2 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 10
MUSC6020 Popular Musicianship 2 Deirdre Collins 4 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC7006 Music & Technology 3 MARIA JUDGE 4 5
MUSC7021 Popular Ensemble Workshop 3 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC7019 Popular Instrumental Studies 3 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 10
MUSC7020 Popular Musicianship 3 Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM7020 Production Studies & Marketing Deirdre Collins 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC7025 Music & Technology 4 MARIA JUDGE 3 5
MUSC7024 Popular Ensemble Workshop 4 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC7022 Popular Instrumental Studies 4 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 10
MUSC7023 Popular Musicianship 4 AIVEEN KEARNEY 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MUSC7026 Histo-Cultural Perspectives Deirdre Collins 2 5
MUSC7001 Intro:Therapy/Community Music MARIA JUDGE 4 5
DRAM7019 Lighting Design Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM7018 Sound Design Deirdre Collins 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Year 3 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Select one module from Group Elective 1. Select remaining credits from Electives to achieve a total of 30 semester module credits. Previously completed Electives for which you have already gained credit cannot be retaken. As MUSC8125 is delivered over 2 semesters, if you choose it this semester you are also committing to choosing it next semester.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8041 Music & Technology 5 MARIA JUDGE 5 5
MUSC8068 Popular Ensemble Workshop 5 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8067 Popular Musicianship 5 Deirdre Collins 4 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8070 Popular Instrumental Studies 5 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8069 Specialised Pop Performance 1 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC7038 Acoustic Guitar Accompaniment1 Deirdre Collins 1 5
MUSC8072 Arranging 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
MUSC8007 Community Music Project 1 MARIA JUDGE 5 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MUSC8125 Inclusive Music: Facilitation (Part 1 of 2) MARIA JUDGE 2 10
MUSC8133 Introduction to Hammond Organ Deirdre Collins 1 5
MUSC8045 Music Therapy 1 MARIA JUDGE 3 5
MUSC8095 Popular Music History 70s Ciara Glasheen Artem 3 5
MUSC8071 Song Writing 1 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8131 Vocal Pedagogy 1 Deirdre Collins 1 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Year 3 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Select one module from Group Elective 1. Select remaining credits from Electives to achieve a total of 30 semester module credits. Previously completed Electives for which you have already gained credit cannot be retaken.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8074 Popular Ensemble Workshop 6 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8073 Popular Musicianship 6 Deirdre Collins 3 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8076 Popular Instrumental Studies 6 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8075 Specialised Pop Performance 2 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8125 Inclusive Music: Facilitation (Part 2 of 2) MARIA JUDGE 2 10
MUSC7039 Acoustic Guitar Accompaniment2 Deirdre Collins 1 5
MUSC8134 Advanced Hammond Organ Deirdre Collins 1 5
MUSC8078 Arranging 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
MUSC8008 Community Music Project 2 MARIA JUDGE 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MUSC7026 Histo-Cultural Perspectives Deirdre Collins 2 5
MUSC8042 Music & Technology 6 MARIA JUDGE 5 5
MUSC8046 Music Therapy 2 MARIA JUDGE 3 5
MUSC8096 Popular Music History 80s AIVEEN KEARNEY 3 5
MUSC8077 Song Writing 2 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8132 Vocal Pedagogy 2 Deirdre Collins 1 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Year 4 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Select one module from Group Elective 1. Select remaining credits from Electives to achieve a total of 30 semester module credits. Previously completed Electives for which you have already gained credit cannot be retaken. As MUSC8125 is delivered over 2 semesters, if you choose it this semester you are also committing to choosing it next semester.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8080 Popular Ensemble Workshop 7 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8079 Popular Musicianship 7 Deirdre Collins 3 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8082 Popular Instrumental Studies 7 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8081 Specialised Pop Performance 3 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8093 Arranging 3 Deirdre Collins 2 5
MUSC8007 Community Music Project 1 MARIA JUDGE 5 5
MUSC8129 Digital Music Production Deirdre Collins 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MUSC8125 Inclusive Music: Facilitation (Part 1 of 2) MARIA JUDGE 2 10
MUSC8133 Introduction to Hammond Organ Deirdre Collins 1 5
MUSC8043 Music & Technology 7 MARIA JUDGE 4 5
MUSC8045 Music Therapy 1 MARIA JUDGE 3 5
MUSC8083 Musical Direction 1 Deirdre Collins 3 5
MUSC8095 Popular Music History 70s Ciara Glasheen Artem 3 5
MUSC8091 Song Writing 3 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Year 4 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Select one module from Group Elective 1. Select remaining credits from Electives to achieve a total of 30 semester module credits. Previously completed Electives for which you have already gained credit cannot be retaken.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8085 Popular Ensemble Workshop 8 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8084 Popular Musicianship 8 Deirdre Collins 3 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8087 Popular Instrumental Studies 8 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8086 Specialised Pop Performance 4 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8125 Inclusive Music: Facilitation (Part 2 of 2) MARIA JUDGE 2 10
MUSC8134 Advanced Hammond Organ Deirdre Collins 1 5
MUSC8094 Arranging 4 Deirdre Collins 2 5
MUSC8008 Community Music Project 2 MARIA JUDGE 3 5
MUSC8029 Devised Performance Project Cian O'Duill 2 5
MUSC8130 Digital Music Performance Deirdre Collins 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MUSC7026 Histo-Cultural Perspectives Deirdre Collins 2 5
MUSC8044 Music & Technology 8 MARIA JUDGE 4 5
MUSC8046 Music Therapy 2 MARIA JUDGE 3 5
MUSC8088 Musical Direction 2 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
MUSC8096 Popular Music History 80s AIVEEN KEARNEY 3 5
MUSC8092 Song Writing 4 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5