Music - Songwriting

Key programme benefits to future students



Strong basis for sustainable career as a songwriter / space to explore and spend dedicated time to support existing career as songwriter.



Exposure to wide range of approaches to songwriting. G Critical engagement with artistic practice.



Key Fact: The MA in Songwriting has welcomed notable guest tutors over the years including singer/songwriters such as Duke Special and Mick Flannery to name a few.

Autumn Modules

• Songwriting Style and Context 1

• Songwriting Process 1

• Media Technologies for Performing Arts & Arts Research

• Professional Development for the Performing Arts

• Writing and Documentation of Arts Practice 1



Optional Modules (choose three)

Introduction to Fieldwork Techniques | Introduction to Ritual Studies | Independent Study 1 | Introduction to Somatics | Colloquium 1 | Instrumental Skills for Songwriters | Irish World Academy Ensembles | Applied Music Theory for Songwriters



Spring Modules

• Songwriting Style and Context 2

• Songwriting Process 2

• Writing and Documentation of Arts Practice 2

• Performance and Media Technologies for Songwriters

• Promotion and Dissemination for Songwriters



Optional Modules (choose two)

Broadening through Awareness, Activism & the Arts (Postgraduate) | Individual Creative Writing project | Independent Study 2 | Critical Contexts for Arts Management & Cultural Policy | Critical Engagements with Irish Traditional Music | Introduction to Somatics 2 | Interdisciplinary Practice



Summer Modules

• Final Presentation

A 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 in songwriting and/or performance.



A performance audition and interview will be required in all cases. Additional audio, visual or written material may be required.

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

The programme is beneficial for students wishing to pursue careers in songwriting, recording and/or performance or for those who wish to add to their creative skills in other related areas of work such as community music or music education.