Admission Requirements
Admissions to the Master in Music Performance Degree at The Royal Irish Academy of Music will be administered through direct application to the RIAM. The closing date for applications is February 1st.
Qualifications or equivalent - Applicants will normally hold a BA in Music Performance or a degree of similar standing whereby music performance is a major component from a recognised academy, conservatoire or university or an advanced qualification in recital or music performance from a recognised academy, conservatoire or university. However, applicants who can demonstrate a high level of ability in music performance may be accepted even if their undergraduate degree is from another discipline, or in recognition of demonstrable professional experience with permission of TCD Senior Lecturer.
Competence in the English language - all classes/lectures/seminars are conducted through English. Students whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must present one of the following qualifications in the English language:
Examination Minimum Level Required
IELTS Grade 6.5
TOEFL 230 - computer-based, 570 - paper-based, 88 - internet-based
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English Grade C
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Grade C
Pearson Test of English
PTE Academic: a minimum of 63 (with no section score below 59)
All applicants must submit the following documents to the General Office:
A completed application form
An unedited CD or DVD recording of not less than 15 minutes
A repertoire list of previously performed works
The relevant non-refundable application fee
A detailed Curriculum Vitae including details of performances, examinations and course taken to date
Transcripts of BA in Music Degree, or equivalent
Proof of competence in English where necessary for those applicants whose education is not through the medium of English
Written recommendations from two musicians, one of whom may be the applicants teacher, confirming the suitability of the applicant for the course
A personal statement may be included. Applicants may choose to indicate why they wish to undertake a Master of Music in Performance degree, what they hope to achieve and why they specifically wish to study at the Royal Irish Academy of Music
Proof of prerequisite requirements for chosen Academic Elective