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 December 1st.
Applications
All prospective applicants must submit online by 1st December the following documents:
•Completed online application form
•Pay online the relevant non-refundable application fee
•An unedited CD or DVD recording of not less than 15 minutes
•A repertoire list of previously performed works
•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 applicant's 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
•Nominate their chosen Academic Major Elective and submit the relevant portfolio/documentation for their chosen Elective from:
Dissertation
Proof of an acceptable level of prior academic writing via submitted paper(s) for approval
by the Head of Musicianship
Shortlist of Dissertation topic options (at least 3 topics options) and a short description detailing the reasoning and direction of research angle for each one
English as a first language or minimum 90 points internet TOEFL score with written score of 21
Music Technology
ECDL certification or an "equivalent knowledge" exemption, established by a meeting with the course lecturer
An appropriate background at undergraduate level or otherwise demonstrated level of ability appropriate to the course demands
Composition
Prior track record in composing original works demonstrated by submission of composition portfolio of no fewer than three works
An appropriate background at undergraduate level in method and research skills of music theory or music analysis