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Applicants should hold at a minimum an honours (NFQ level 8) Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent international qualification. 

This course is also open to experienced professionals who do not hold a primary or higher degree but have relevant work experience with entry via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Further information on RPL can be found on the RPL website. 

Applicants who wish to apply via RPL must submit a completed RPL form with their application. Click the following link to access a copy of the RPL application form. Evidence of graduate-level writing ability will be requested as part of the application process for applicants without a first degree. 

Minimum English language requirements: For more information on the minimum English language requirements, please see link to Maynooth University’s Micro-credentials Entry Requirements.

This course is not yet accepting applications. To be among the first to hear when applications open, please register your interest by completing this short form.

Online application only https://v2.pac.ie/institute/19 

PAC Code MMC33 

The following documents should be uploaded to your online application form:

• Valid passport / passport card OR birth certificate.
• Marriage Certificate (for students who wish to register in their married name).
• Official University Degree Parchment or Transcript (if applying with a qualification). In such cases, the Transcript / Parchment must include full name, name of the qualification, conferring date and name of awarding body.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application form (if applying as a professional with relevant experience).

• Documented evidence of competency in the English language (if applying as a non-native speaker)

Note: failure to provide all necessary documents will result in a delay to your application being processed.

The course will be delivered through eight online evening classes/seminars and two on-campus Saturday workshops.  

Participants on the course will work on written assignments culminating in the creation of a professionally relevant body of written work.

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
	WRITING ABOUT MUSIC WAM1 - WRITING ABOUT MUSIC Credits: 10 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory WRITING ABOUT MUSIC – CRITICISM, JOURNALISM, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MU678 10 2

Programme Director: Dr Adrian Scahill

Telephone: (01) 708 4638

Email address: adrian.scahill@mu.ie 

Department website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/music 

Department address: Department of Music, Logic House, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland 

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Developing writing skills about music is key to variety of roles within the wider musical world, and can open up different avenues for those already working in the music industry. The course will be highly beneficial to those looking to work in music journalism, criticism, and promotion. It will help musicians, composers and administrators develop skills in new spheres, and allow them to move to different roles within their areas. It will also help music graduates develop new skills in writing for a broader audience. It will also be of benefit to those navigating the early stages of a career, in helping them write and present their work and artistic vision to funders, promoters, and audiences.

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