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Honours degree normally with a minimum of Grade 2.1. Students with a primary degree other than Music would normally have to demonstrate some degree of musical training and affinity. Interview required. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHT50 Full-time
 

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.

The course is structured around a number of options covering all aspects of Computer Music from acoustics to computer programming, including audio signal processing, synthesis and recording engineering. In addition, students will complete a research project, which can take the form a composition potfolio or a thesis in a computer music-related topic. 

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years 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

CREATIVE MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES The MA in Creative Music Technologies degree is a skills conversion programme. The programme is aimed at graduates with musical abilities, who would like to explore musical applications of technology. The programme accepts graduates from any primary degree. The programme is concerned with a range of areas relating to music technology including composition, sound recording and engineering, computer music programming and acoustics. The MA offers full use of computer resources at the Music Technology Labs at Maynooth University, access to studio space, with the possibility of working towards recording and production projects, opportunities to have compositions performed, individual tutorial time with a designated advisor; expert advice on musical and technical issues from composers and researchers at the cutting edge of their fields.  Click here for brochure Creative Music Technologies Commences September   MUE6CM - CREATIVE MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES Credits: 90 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ACOUSTICS & PSYCHOACOUSTICS MU610A 10 1 ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION MU619A 10 2 INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS MU617A 10 2 MUSIC RECORDING PROJECT MU621A 10 2 MUSIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING 1 MU614A 10 1 MUSIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING 2 MU620A 10 2 MUSICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING MU616A 10 2 SOFTWARE SOUND SYNTHESIS MU611A 10 1 SOUND RECORDING TECHNIQUES MU612A 10 1 THESIS / PORTFOLIO / PROJECT MU643 30 Year-Long

Programme Director Prof. Victor Lazzarini
Tel +353 (0)1 708 6716
Email victor.lazzarini@mu.ie  
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/music
Address Dept of Music, Logic House, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co Kildare

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Recent graduates have been employed in the following areas:

-          PhD study in electronic music composition

-          PhD study in musical interface design

-          Music software development

-          Music Production

-          Post-production

-          Sound engineering

-          Third level education

-          Arts Administration

-          Radio production

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