| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
The BA (Arts-Music) now offers three pathways after first year. You can study for the BA Arts-Music (3yrs), BMus (4 yrs) or the BA Arts-Music International (4yrs). Regardless of which pathway you wish to pursue, in First Year you will take courses providing key foundational skills in Music and two further Arts subjects offered through the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.
As part of your degree you will gain experience and understanding of music in contemporary society. You will experience classical, popular, jazz, film, Irish traditional and world music. We integrate practical study alongside academic and theoretical courses. You will have a considerable choice of music-related options, allowing you to build up a distinctive profile as a composer, songwriter, performer, producer, educator or worker within the cultural and music industries.
Course Details
The BA (Hons) Arts-Music combines two kinds of learning. First, students create music through solo and ensemble performance, improvisation, composition, aural training, applied work in education or in the recording studio. Second, you investigate music in historical and contemporary cultures worldwide. Much of the degree is selected by you from a very wide set of choices.
Year 1 Modules:
Core (all 5 credits)
MU1001Music Literacy;
MU1002 Performance Studies 1;
MU1003Studying Music at University;
MU1004 Ensemble and Solo Performance;
MU1005 Music Theory 1
Electives(all 5 credits)
MU1006Making Music in the Studio;
MU1007Exploring Popular Music;
MU1008Exploring Irish Traditional Music;
MU1009Music in Modern Ireland;
MU1010Exploring World Music;
MU1011Music Through Time;
plustwo other First Arts subjects from Groups 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (seeCK101)
Year 2 Modules:
In Second Arts-Music, students take Music as a Single Subject (50 credits) or a Major Subject (40 credits) or a Joint Subject (30 credits). Students may also apply to transfer to the BMus to take 60 credits of Music.
Core
Music in Culture and Society; Performance Studies
Electives
A choice of 18 theoretical options, from film music to the music of Java and from the history of jazz to music education; a choice of 33 performance-based options, from sound art and improvisation to solo and ensemble performance in numerous genres; plus 10, 20 or 30 credits from another Arts subject continued from First Year.
Year 3 Modules:
Core
Music credits in performance, composition folio, dissertation, project etc., a choice of seminar course or final performance, a choice of lecture course
Electives
A choice of 18 theoretical options, from film music to the music of Java and from the history of jazz to music education; a choice of 33 performance-based options, from sound art and improvisation to solo and ensemble performance in numerous genres; plus10, 20 or 30 credits from another Arts subject continued from First Year.
Year 4* Modules (BMus):
Core
Senior Research Forum; Major in performance, composing, dissertation, project etc.
Electives
A choice of 18 theoretical options, from film music to the music of Java and from the history of jazz to music education; a choice of 33 performance-based options, from sound art and improvisation to solo and ensemble performance in numerous genres; plus10, 20 or 30 credits from another Arts subject continued from First Year.
See the College Calendar for more detailed information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for a more detailed description of Programme Modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK104
Course Title: Arts - Music
College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Duration: 3 years, or 4 years if following the BMus or BA Arts-Music (International) pathways
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BA (Hons)
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. Applicants are also required to pass a music entrance exam.
Entry Points: 2016: 390. Points may vary from year to year.
Course Practicalities
Assessment
Assessment takes place before Christmas and in May. Modules use varied kinds of assessment such as:
Application Procedure
EU Applicants: Application to Year 1 of the degree programme is made directly through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Applicants should apply online at www.cao.ie. The normal closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of entry.
Non-EU Applicants.
Mature Application: Application is made through the CAO (www.cao.ie) and the closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of proposed entry. Applicants must also apply for the Mature Student Admissions Pathway (MSAP) exam. Mature applicants must also sit the music entrance exam.
Further Contact Information
Programme Co-ordinator Name: Prof. Jonathan Stock
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone: +353 (0)21 490 4535
Address: Department of Music, UCC, Sunday's Well Road, Cork
Admissions-related queries:
The School Manager
T: +353 (0)21 490 4530
Address: Department of Music, UCC, Sunday's Well Road, Cork
Departmental Website: http://www.music.ucc.ie/
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. Applicants are also required to pass a music entrance exam.
Entry Points: 2016: 390. Points may vary from year to year.
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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