UCD Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
"I was a member of the Philharmonic Choir and the Gamelan Orchestra, both of which I immensely enjoyed. You are presented with numerous opportunities that will boost your musical resumé, not to mention the chance to perform in venues like Christ Church Cathedral and the National Concert Hall. The ensembles are all about developing musicianship and responsibilities as an ensemble member. Students are encouraged to create improvisation groups, and even compose new music. By the time you graduate you will have acquired a skill set and knowledge base that is entirely unique to UCD."
Anika Babel Graduate
Music BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Anika Babel, UCD Graduate 2016. CAO Code DN500 Joint Honours
Why is this subject for me? Music is a universal form of expression, one that captures our imagination in countless ways. In UCD, we equip students with the skills necessary to understand a wide variety of musical practices. Study music in UCD if you love performing, listening to, and talking about music.
Develop your musicianship through both theory and performance. Deepen your knowledge of musical history and cultures. Analyse the important role music plays in contemporary life. Learn how to research and write about specific musical genres and topics. Find out why music is such a central part of being human.
What will I study?
First Year Introduction to Music: Writing and Listening ¬Music, Culture & Society ¬Music Theory and Musicianship¬Performance Ensemble Electives
Second & Third Year Music History ¬Music Theory and Musicianship ¬Formal Analysis ¬Musics of the World ¬ Irish Music ¬Baroque Counterpoint ¬ The Orchestra ¬Blues and Jazz ¬Harmony and Keyboard Harmony ¬ Musical Traditions of India ¬Music of the Renaissance ¬Popular Music ¬Performance Ensemble Electives
Music is taught in lectures, seminars, tutorials, ensemble rehearsals, and through independent study and practice. Students are assessed through a mixture of end-of- semester exams, continuous assessment, dissertations, recitals, and concerts.
There are four professionally-directed ensembles in UCD that can be taken for credit: the UCD Choral Scholars; the UCD Gamelan Ensemble; the UCD Philharmonic Choir, and the UCD Symphony Orchestra. Auditions for our performing ensembles take place during the first two weeks of the semester.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Music graduates can pursue careers in:
The Music Industry ¬ Journalism¬Media ¬ Arts Administration ¬Music Education ¬ Academia ¬Performance ¬Music Therapy
Music graduates often take their study of music further, through graduate studies. The UCD School of Music offers a Master in Musicology [pathways in musicology and ethnomusicology], MLitt, and PhD.
International Study Opportunities The UCD School of Music operates Erasmus exchange programmes with universities in Munich, Prague and Rouen.
Non-EU exchange opportunities include Queen's University, Ontario, Canada and Waseda University, Japan, University of California, Los Angeles.
Performance Scholarships The School of Music offers over forty performance scholarships each academic year. Details on criteria and auditions for these scholarships can be found on our website.
CAO Points Range 2015 330—585 Length of Course 3 Years Average Intake 70
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Three other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate You must obtain a minimum of Grade H5 in two subjects and a minimum of Grade O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 188
Option to take a single honours degree after First Year Yes
Special Entry Recommendation In order to study Music, we strongly recommend that you have at least a Grade H4 in Leaving Certificate Music, or that you have the equivalent of Grade 5 ABRSM Music Theory.
Popular Subject Combinations: English, Geography, Irish, Sociology and Mathematics
Review the subjects you can study with Music. See page 35
Undergraduate Office, UCD School of Music Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4
music@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8178
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