Courses / Course

Applications for this programme must be made online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) at www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversit

PAC Code: MHT81

This is a two-year programme involving twelve weekend sessions (Friday evening/Saturday morning) per year, delivered by top practitioners in conducting, voice, composition, organ and liturgical studies.

Duration: 2 year 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
	CHURCH MUSIC MU000 - CHURCH MUSIC 1 Credits: 12.5 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CANTOR SKILLS 1 MU010 2.5 Year-Long CHORAL CONDUCTING 1 MU012 2.5 Year-Long INTRODUCTION TO LITURGY MU013 2.5 Year-Long LITURGICAL COMPOSITION 1 MU011 2.5 Year-Long ORGAN STUDIES 1 MU015 n/a Year-Long THE LITURGICAL ASSEMBLY & MINISTRY MU014 2.5 2

	Year 2
	CHURCH MUSIC MU002 - CHURCH MUSIC Credits: 17.5 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CANTOR SKILLS 2 MU021 5 Year-Long CHORAL CONDUCTING 2 MU019 5 Year-Long LITURGICAL COMPOSITION MU020 5 Year-Long LITURGY & TIME MU016 2.5 1 ORGAN STUDIES 2 MU018 5 Year-Long THE EUCHARIST MU017 5 2

The advantage of doing the course, beyond the skills and knowledge gained, together with the enrichment of contact with other parish musicians, is the obtaining of a recognised qualification in church music, making the candidate better equipped and more employable for work in this area.

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