Ethnomusicology

Key programme benefits to future students

Students will develop a sound theoretical basis for undertaking musical research.



Students will be provided students with a thorough grounding in the field for teaching purposes.



Students will receive practical training in musical performance and dance.

Autumn Modules

• Introduction to Fieldwork Techniques

• Media Technologies for Performing Arts & Art Research

• Introduction to Ritual Studies

• History of Ethnomusicology

• Music Ethnography



Optional Modules (choose one)

Broadening through Awareness, Activism and the Arts (Postgraduate) | Independent Study 1 | Writing and Documentation of Arts Practice 1



Spring Modules

• Critical Engagements with Irish Traditional Music

• The Anthropology of Music

• World Music Survey



Optional Modules (choose one)

Independent Study 2 | Critical Contexts of Arts Management and Cultural Policy | Writing and documentation of Arts Practice 2



Summer Modules

• Final Presentation

A primary degree in a suitable discipline (e.g. Anthropology, Music, Cultural Studies and Folklore) with a first or second class honours, or an approved professional qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). An interview will be required in all cases, as well as an audition where necessary. Candidates may be required to submit additional audio visual and/or written material. Applications from graduates with music and/or dance experience are especially welcome.

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

University and college lecturers in ethnomusicology, secondary teachers of music, professional music performers, music archivists, music administrators, music educators, and media specialists.