Courses / Course

See https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/music/our-courses/ma-irish-traditional-music for research interests of staff.

Undergraduate degree in traditional music; undergraduate degree in music and prior experience and expertise in Irish traditional music (or other related traditional and folk musics); undergraduate degree in a related subject (e.g. Irish, history) and significant experience in traditional music in an area such as performance, research, education, broadcasting, production, or administration; or professional involvement in some area of traditional music.

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHT60

Applicants may be required to audition or submit samples of written/creative work.

One year full-time (90 credits in total), with and for part-time study to be option examined.

Three main strands of study (performance, portfolio (recording), thesis) allowing the student to explore practice, creativity and research according to their own specialisms.

60 credits for taught modules drawn from extant taught PG programmes in the Department with the option of electives drawn from other programmes more widely in the Faculty.

30 credits for a Capstone Project.

There will be the possibility for a 60-credit taught PG Dip exit route that negates the requirement of the 30-credit capstone project or admits the inclusion of a smaller project within the taught offering.)

Students will be mentored by the programme director(s), who will help in the module choice, and coordinate the supervision of the MA Capstone Project.

By the end of the programme, students should be able to:

• Engage actively in the performance, composition and or/recording of Irish traditional music;
• Demonstrate a range of standard and specialised research tools or their equivalent;
• Discuss a range of cultural topics related to Irish traditional music in national and international contexts;
• Produce original work in the form of high-quality written texts, artistic performances, or artistic works;
• Assess the impact of academic and/or artistic works in a given area of specialisation

Duration: 2 years part-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC This MA is designed for students who are interested in traditional music, arts, and culture, including the broader areas of literature, language, and history, and who want to develop their interests in performance, creativity or research. The MA is anchored by a final capstone project (choosing from options in performance, recording, and thesis) and provides specialist training in the areas of student choice. Click here for brochure Irish Traditional Music September entry MUEP60T - IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC Credits: n/a Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory FIELDWORK & SOURCE STUDIES MU673 10 1 FÉILE BHEAG NG635 10 Year-Long IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC: THEORY, PRACTICE AND CREATIVITY MU674 10 Year-Long MINOR PERFORMANCE MU677 10 Year-Long MINOR THESIS MU671 20 Year-Long MUSIC IN IRELAND MU647 10 1 MUSIC RECORDING PROJECT MU621A 10 2 RESEARCH METHODS MU660A 10 Year-Long SOUND RECORDING TECHNIQUES MU612A 10 1 TAIGHDE DÁNA: TAIBHEALAÍONA AGUS TRAIDISIÚIN BHÉIL NA GAEILGE NG636 10 1 WRITING ABOUT MUSIC – CRITICISM, JOURNALISM, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MU678 10 2

Year 2

IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC This MA is designed for students who are interested in traditional music, arts, and culture, including the broader areas of literature, language, and history, and who want to develop their interests in performance, creativity or research. The MA is anchored by a final capstone project (choosing from options in performance, recording, and thesis) and provides specialist training in the areas of student choice. Click here for brochure Irish Traditional Music September entry MUEP62T - IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC Credits: n/a Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory FIELDWORK & SOURCE STUDIES MU673 10 1 FÉILE BHEAG NG635 10 Year-Long IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC: THEORY, PRACTICE AND CREATIVITY MU674 10 Year-Long MAJOR PROJECT (PERFORMANCE OR RECORDING) MU670 30 Year-Long MAJOR THESIS MU672 30 Year-Long MINOR PERFORMANCE MU677 10 Year-Long MINOR THESIS MU671 20 Year-Long MUSIC IN IRELAND MU647 10 1 MUSIC RECORDING PROJECT MU621A 10 2 RESEARCH METHODS MU660A 10 Year-Long SOUND RECORDING TECHNIQUES MU612A 10 1 TAIGHDE DÁNA: TAIBHEALAÍONA AGUS TRAIDISIÚIN BHÉIL NA GAEILGE NG636 10 1 WRITING ABOUT MUSIC – CRITICISM, JOURNALISM, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MU678 10 2

Programme Director Dr Adrian Scahill
Tel +353 (0)1 708 4638
Email Adrian.scahill@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/music
Address Dept of Music, Logic House, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co Kildare

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The MA in Irish Traditional Music helps students develop critical, analytical, and communication skills and also trains students to work independently and manage their time effectively. These skills are beneficial to graduates in a wide range of employment situations, including areas specific to music such as performance and recording work, arts administration and events management. It is also an excellent option for those considering further postgraduate study.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site