Master of Arts in Music (Taught)

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
MA
Programme Code CR_GMUSC_9 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 120
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2024
Department MUSIC
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 Integrate specialist knowledge with artistic understanding in the field of music to practise successfully in the chosen profession
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Generate independent insights in area of chosen specialism through application of expert techniques and artistic knowledge to create original contributions
PO3 Skill - Range Handle complex knowledge, and formulate artistic judgements to engage with a variety of audiences
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Conceive and execute musical projects in cultural and educational contexts by selecting an appropriate artistic strategy for individual situations
PO5 Competence - Context Initiate community outreach programmes to promote musical participation and understanding and devise performance projects for a variety of settings
PO6 Competence - Role Demonstrate initiative, engage in team work and adapt successfully to changing needs of the music industry
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn Access appropriate resources to develop and sustain professional activity and link artistic judgements to reflection on creative, and, where relevant, social and ethical responsibilities
PO8 Competence - Insight Devise innovative strategies for the promotion and enhancement of musical participation across a wide range of demographic groups
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Learners select one elective during Stage 1, in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9011 Planning Portfolio (postgrad) GABRIELA MAYER 4 10
MUSC8089 Professional Studies 1 - Music GABRIELA MAYER 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MMED9013 Research Methods and Practice VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Year 1 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Learners select one Group Elective from the specialist streams. Learners also selective one elective from either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9012 Professional Studies 2 - Music GABRIELA MAYER 3 10
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9010 Performance 1 (postgrad level) GABRIELA MAYER 2 30
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9013 Composition Portfolio 1 MARIA JUDGE 2 30
Group Elective 3 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9014 Conducting 1 Postgraduate MARIA JUDGE 3 30
Group Elective 4 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9024 Commercial Composition 1 Deirdre Collins 1 30
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC8128 Entrepreneurship in the Arts 1 GABRIELA MAYER 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Learners select one group elective from the same specialist stream as in Semester 2.
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9015 Performance 2 (postgrad level) GABRIELA MAYER 2 30
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9016 Composition Portfolio 2 MARIA JUDGE 2 30
Group Elective 3 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9017 Conducting 2 Postgraduate MARIA JUDGE 3 30
Group Elective 4 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9025 Commercial Composition 2 Deirdre Collins 1 30

Year 2 / Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Learners select one group elective, either from the same specialist stream as in previous semesters, or from another elective group.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9018 Reflective Portfolio (Masters) GABRIELA MAYER 2 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9019 Performance 3 (postgrad level) GABRIELA MAYER 2 25
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9020 Composition Portfolio 3 MARIA JUDGE 2 25
Group Elective 3 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9021 Conducting 3 Postgraduate MARIA JUDGE 3 25
Group Elective 4 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9022 Performance Masterclass GABRIELA MAYER 2 25
Group Elective 5 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9023 Music Dissertation (postgrad) Ciara Glasheen Artem 2 25
Group Elective 6 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MUSC9026 Commercial Composition 3 Deirdre Collins 1 25