Course Details

Course Code(s):
MACOMUTFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year, Full-Time
Award:
Masters
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Irish World Academy of Music and Dance
Course Type: Taught
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Kathleen Turner
Address: The Irish World Academy of Music & Dance Email: kathleen.turner@ul.ie Telephone: 353-61-202590
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Brief Description

The MA offers a comprehensive grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to function as a successful community musician in a range of contexts. The course is aimed at musicians who want to extend or develop the abilities needed to facilitate the expressive work of others and work effectively with a wide range of people in diverse settings. Students attain practical perspectives and hands-on experiences in the emerging field of Community Music in conjunction with developing the skills required to realise projects from their inception to their final execution.

The Master of Arts in Community Music is a one year, full-time postgraduate programme. It offers a comprehensive grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to function as a successful community musician in a range of contexts. The course is aimed at musicians who want to extend or develop the abilities needed to facilitate the expressive work of others and work effectively with a wide range of people in diverse settings. Students attain practical perspectives and hands-on experiences in the emerging field of Community Music in conjunction with developing the skills required to realise projects from their inception to their final execution. The course includes: music facilitation skills, engagement with emerging research in the field, reflective practice, working with funding mechanisms, project design, delivery and modes of evaluation. The course considers and addresses the growing interest in Community Music throughout the world.

Objectives:

  • To equip students with a professional qualification in Community Music
  • To develop workshop skills, practical management and all other skills necessary for this work
  • To add to the academic canon of community music writing
  • To consider and be part of the development of community music in Ireland
  • To promote access to excellent participatory music making
 Semester 1  Semester 2
  • MU5501 Community Music Skills 1
  • MU5511 Community Music in Context
  • MD6051 Independent Study 1
  • MD6111 Colloquium 1
  • MU5512 Community Music Skills 2
  • MU6032 Community Music Project
  • MD6062 Critical Contexts for Arts Management and Cultural Policy
  • MD6052 Independent Study 2
  • MD6102 Colloquium 2

Semester 3:  MD5522 Final Presentation 

 Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.

Primary degree in a suitable discipline with first or second class honours or an approved equivalent qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). Or an equivalent capability based on prior professional experience.
A performance audition and interview will be required in all cases. Additional audio, visual or written material may be required.

Garda clearance is also required for this programme.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

  • Qualification transcripts and certificates
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • A copy of your CV
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice. 
  •  If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

EU - €7,270 

Non- EU - €16,900

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

 

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Orchestral outreach, Prison and Probation Service, Schools, Day Care settings, health settings, Youth Service, Local Authority, Arts Councils, Adult Education, Multicultural Arts groups.

Andrew Jordan, Graduate MA Community Music

Since completing the course, I have been able to develop and expand the work I do as co-director of the Redemptorist Centre of Music, Limerick City.  The Redemptorist Centre of Music is a centre that provides people of all backgrounds access to music through a variety of different approaches and contexts.  To date we work with almost 500 people on a weekly basis from our programmes for toddlers to our groups for older adults. Along with my practical work in community music I am also in the process of completing a PhD examining the work of Music Generation in Limerick City and exploring the ways in which music can be used as a tool for social change.  Community Music has really provided a structure for how I view music, I feel it is a constantly developing area and one I am very proud to be part of. I would highly recommend the M.A. in Community Music programme!