Normally a minimum II.1 honours degree in music is required. Applicants without this prerequisite qualification will be requested to provide additional evidence to demonstrate equivalent skills in performance and musicology.
Internal Maynooth University applicants
Applicants specializing in performance for their UG programme must obtain a minimum of a high II.1 result for Single/Double Recital.
Applicants who are not specializing in performance for their UG programme will be required to demonstrate in audition and interview a standard on proposed instrument/voice equivalent to a minimum of a high II.1 bachelor degree. The audition should consist of c. 20 minutes of contrasting music. Vocalists are expected to demonstrate the ability to sing in three languages. Copies of music to be provided for examining panel along with listed programme.
External/International applicants
International applicants must have a recognized primary degree considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate in audition and interview a standard on proposed instrument/voice equivalent to a minimum of a high II.1 Irish university bachelor degree. The audition should consist of c. 20 minutes of contrasting music. Vocalists are expected to demonstrate the ability to sing in three languages. Copies of music must to be provided for the examining panel along with listed programme.
International applicants should contact music.department@mu.ie for full details of the audition process.
International applicants whose first language is not English may be requested to submit samples of written material.
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
Applications will typically be processed within three weeks.