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Music, Film and Drama are art forms that speak to the very core of human experience; they impact our lives every day. This four-year course allows students to immerse themselves in the close study of these forms, to understand them from cultural and historical perspectives, and to explore the ways in which they influence and transform each other. Learn how to understand the inner workings of these art forms. Deepen your knowledge of their historical development. Research the place of these arts in society. Build your skills in creative practice.

About This Course

Music, Film and Drama are art forms that speak to the very core of human experience; they impact our lives every day. This four-year course allows students to immerse themselves in the close study of these forms, to understand them from cultural and historical perspectives, and to explore the ways in which they influence and transform each other. Learn how to understand the inner workings of these art forms. Deepen your knowledge of their historical development. Research the place of these arts in society. Build your skills in creative practice.

The first year of the course builds students’ vocabulary and fluency in key analytical techniques and introduces students to the cultural and historical contexts of Music, Film and Drama. Second-year modules broaden the scope of inquiry, moving from central texts and practices to the representation of lesser-known voices and issues. In the third and fourth years of the course, you will forge your own path, taking modules that focus on specific genres or particular approaches to these art forms. You can also choose to incorporate an internship or to study abroad. In the final year, students will work on a major dissertation or applied project in creative practice that will allow them to complete a research project on a topic of their choice, working one-on-one with an expert in their field.

First Year

Making, Doing, Interpreting • Adaptation, Transmediality & Intertextuality • Introduction to Physical Theatre • Musicianship • Theatre Matters • Introduction to Film & Media (including case studies in digital innovation, film, television and other media forms) • Music, Culture & Society • Theatre Context & Conventions • A choice of performance ensembles • Theatre & Activism

Second Year

Producing Music, Film & Drama • Music Industries • Introduction to Devising • Documentary & Ethnography • History of TV • Action Adventure Cinema • Techniques of Songwriting • Global Soundscapes • Performance & Everyday Life • Ghosts & Monsters Onstage • Documentary Theatre • Contemporary British Theatre • Introduction to Acting • Playwriting • Exploring UCD Cultural Heritage Collections • Options in performance, composition, and creative practice.

Third Year

You will choose from a range of options that will enable you to broaden your horizons and enrich your academic experience. You may apply for a competitive internship in an area that interests you and relates to your area of study. You may study abroad for a year or trimester to immerse yourself in a new culture. Deepen your knowledge by studying a dedicated range of Music, Film and Drama modules, including: The Symphony • Contemporary Alternative Cinema • Digital Theatre • Directing for the Stage • Popular Music • Ethnography • Contemporary Theatre & Performance • Options in performance, composition, and creative practice

Fourth Year

Dissertation or applied project • The Oedipus Myth • Modernism & Avant-Garde • Screen Comedy • Music, Sound & the Moving Image • Performance Across the Globe • Animation • Blues & Jazz • Queer & Trans Theatre • Theatre of Martin McDonagh • Options in performance, composition, and creative practice.

Exchange partners include universities in France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Japan, USA, Australia.

Graduates have a range of skills, including research, creative thinking, critical reasoning, and writing, that enable them to pursue a diverse range of careers, including in media, creative industries, journalism, arts administration, education, academia, and performance.

In addition to MLitt and PhD programmes in Music, Drama and Film, UCD offers the following taught graduate degrees: • MMus in Music (including musicology, ethnomusicology, composition, and creative practice) • MA in Theatre Practice • MA in Writing for Stage & Screen. 

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
DRAM10030 Theatre Matters Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FS10010 Introduction to Film and Media Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MFD10010 Music, Film and Drama: Making, Doing, Interpreting Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MUS10150 Writing about Music Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MUS10270 Music in Human Life Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
DRAM10010 Theatre Context and Conventions Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FS10020 Introduction to Film and Media Theory Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MFD10020 Adaptation, Transmediality & Intertextuality Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MUS10120 Music, Culture and Society Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
DRAM10080 Theatre & Activism Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
FS10060 Cinema Creatives Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS10210 Musicianship Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20340 UCD Symphony Orchestra Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20360 UCD Choral Scholars Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20730 Irish Traditional Music Practices Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20770 UCD Philharmonic Choir Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20800 UCD Composition Ensemble Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20820 UCD Gamelan Ensemble Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
DRAM10060 Collaborative Practice: Introduction to Physical Theatre Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS10220 Popular Music Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS10240 Music in Ireland Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20880 Techniques of Songwriting Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
FS10050 Media and Globalisation: Places, Cultures and Identities in a Connected World Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
FS10070 Doing Film History Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS10190 Music Theory 1 Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS10230 Classical Music: The Farewell Tour Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS10260 Introduction to Composition Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20350 UCD Symphony Orchestra Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20370 UCD Choral Scholars Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20740 Irish Traditional Music Practices Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20780 UCD Philharmonic Choir Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20810 UCD Composition Ensemble Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Note: Musicianship is recommended to any student who plans to take Music Theory 1 in the Spring. This module will help strengthen your skills in reading music notation and the basic elements of music theory. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2). Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of their elective if they wish.
MUS20830 UCD Gamelan Ensemble Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
MFD20010 Producing Music, Film & Drama Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
MUS20030 Studies in Irish Music Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
MUS20400 Early European Music Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
MUS20650 Music Theory 2 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
MUS21000 Performing Process Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
MUS20080 Global Soundscapes Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
MUS20410 Western Art Music History since 1750 Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
MUS20640 Music Theory 3 Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
MUS21010 Music Industries Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
DRAM20090 Contemporary British Theatre Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
DRAM20110 Contemporary Ireland On Stage Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
ENG20450 Writing and Performance in the Age of Shakespeare: Renaissance Literature Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
DRAM20030 Devising Theatre: A Practical Approach Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
DRAM20010 Performance in Everyday Life Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
DRAM20180 20thCentury AvantGarde Theatre Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
DRAM20200 Contemporary American Drama Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
FS20130 20th Century Television Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
FS20160 Action Adventure Cinema - Genre:Action/Adventure Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
FS20200 Horror Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
FS20210 Women's Authorship in American Cinema Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
FS20220 Everyday Experiences and Digital Media Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
MUS21020 Film Music Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
FS20140 Irish Cinema & TV Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
FS20150 Documentary and Society Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 10CR:
Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
FS20230 Race & Migration in Media Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20340 UCD Symphony Orchestra Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20360 UCD Choral Scholars Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20730 Irish Traditional Music Practices Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20770 UCD Philharmonic Choir Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20800 UCD Composition Ensemble Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20820 UCD Gamelan Ensemble Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20880 Techniques of Songwriting Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20350 UCD Symphony Orchestra Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20370 UCD Choral Scholars Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20740 Irish Traditional Music Practices Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20780 UCD Philharmonic Choir Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20810 UCD Composition Ensemble Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0CR:
You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH.
MUS20830 UCD Gamelan Ensemble Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - F) Min 0 of:
These are College of Arts and Humanities modules. They are the equivalent of an elective. They can be taken instead of one of your Stage 2 electives. Please make sure that you have selected the correct number of programme options from the list above. These modules are not required options. Career Readiness is particularly recommended if you are considering applying for an internship option next year.
HUM20030 Career Readiness (Humanities) Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - F) Min 0 of:
These are College of Arts and Humanities modules. They are the equivalent of an elective. They can be taken instead of one of your Stage 2 electives. Please make sure that you have selected the correct number of programme options from the list above. These modules are not required options. Career Readiness is particularly recommended if you are considering applying for an internship option next year.
HUM20060 Rare Books & Archives Research Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
DRAM30100 Contemporary Theatre & Performance Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
DRAM30340 Site-Based & Immersive Theatre Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30220 Wellness & Happiness Media Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30230 Cinema and the City: New York Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30270 Irish Horror & Spec Film Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30300 Chick Flicks: Women and Hollywood Storytelling Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30320 Punk, Cult and Video Art Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
HUM30060 Exploring Creative Futures Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
MUS31280 The Symphony in Europe Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
MUS31300 Blues and Jazz Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
MUS31460 New Ideas in Musicology Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
MUS31470 Techniques of Composition Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
MUS31180 Issues in Music, Sound and the Moving Image Autumn and Spring (separate)  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
DRAM30300 Directing for the Stage Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
DRAM30320 Performance Across the Globe Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
DRAM30350 Performance Festival Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30170 Whiteness, Ethnicity & American Film Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30190 Animation Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30310 Beyoncé and Tay: The Intersections of Race, Gender, and Celebrity Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30340 Modern Film Studies: Body Genres Revisited Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30360 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Cinema Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
FS30370 Crisis-Masculinity on Screen Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
MUS31170 African-American Religious Mus Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
MUS31270 The Ethnomusicology of Popular Music Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
MUS31330 Post-Truth, Politics & Music Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
MUS31490 Music and Sexuality in Early European Musical Cultures Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year in Stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester on study abroad or internship in Stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at Stage 3 to make up 60 credits. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
MUS31510 Digital Music Cultures Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20340 UCD Symphony Orchestra Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20360 UCD Choral Scholars Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20730 Irish Traditional Music Practices Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20770 UCD Philharmonic Choir Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20800 UCD Composition Ensemble Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20820 UCD Gamelan Ensemble Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20880 Techniques of Songwriting Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20350 UCD Symphony Orchestra Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20370 UCD Choral Scholars Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20740 Irish Traditional Music Practices Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20780 UCD Philharmonic Choir Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20810 UCD Composition Ensemble Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20830 UCD Gamelan Ensemble Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students who have been offered a College sourced internship, or self-sourced their own internship with approval from the Programme Board should register to the internship module in the appropriate trimester.
HUM30020 Internship-Autumn (Humanities) Autumn  30
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students who have been offered a College sourced internship, or self-sourced their own internship with approval from the Programme Board should register to the internship module in the appropriate trimester.
HUM30030 Internship- Spring (Humanities) Spring  30
Stage 4 Core Modules
ENG30970 Dissertation Research Methods Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - *A) Min 0 of:
Students should take the dissertation module. However, in certain cases where its not feasible for them to take it, 15 credits should be selected from the Subject Options list below.
MFD30010 Dissertation Spring  15
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
DRAM30100 Contemporary Theatre & Performance Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
DRAM30340 Site-Based & Immersive Theatre Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30220 Wellness & Happiness Media Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30230 Cinema and the City: New York Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30270 Irish Horror & Spec Film Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30300 Chick Flicks: Women and Hollywood Storytelling Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30320 Punk, Cult and Video Art Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31280 The Symphony in Europe Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31300 Blues and Jazz Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31460 New Ideas in Musicology Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31470 Techniques of Composition Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31180 Issues in Music, Sound and the Moving Image Autumn and Spring (separate)  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
DRAM30300 Directing for the Stage Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
DRAM30320 Performance Across the Globe Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
DRAM30350 Performance Festival Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30170 Whiteness, Ethnicity & American Film Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30190 Animation Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30310 Beyoncé and Tay: The Intersections of Race, Gender, and Celebrity Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30340 Modern Film Studies: Body Genres Revisited Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30360 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Cinema Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
FS30370 Crisis-Masculinity on Screen Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31170 African-American Religious Mus Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31270 The Ethnomusicology of Popular Music Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31330 Post-Truth, Politics & Music Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31340 Music Theatre Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31490 Music and Sexuality in Early European Musical Cultures Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 30CR:
Students must take at least 30 credits in these Option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of Electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in Autumn and 30 credits in Spring.
MUS31510 Digital Music Cultures Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20340 UCD Symphony Orchestra Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20360 UCD Choral Scholars Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20730 Irish Traditional Music Practices Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20770 UCD Philharmonic Choir Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20800 UCD Composition Ensemble Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20820 UCD Gamelan Ensemble Autumn 2025-26 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20880 Techniques of Songwriting Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20350 UCD Symphony Orchestra Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20370 UCD Choral Scholars Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20740 Irish Traditional Music Practices Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20780 UCD Philharmonic Choir Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20810 UCD Composition Ensemble Spring 2025-26 Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may choose two of these as electives if you wish.Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20830 UCD Gamelan Ensemble Spring 2025-26 Spring  5

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By joining the UCD College of Arts and Humanities you will be part of a vibrant community of students and faculty who are committed to creating a more sustainable, just and equitable future. Our courses are designed to equip students with the best education in their chosen arts and humanities subjects. Our research and teaching and learning connect with many of the SDGs, most notably:

  • SDG 4: Quality Education -Promotes inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.

  • SDG 5: Gender Equality - Advances gender equality by addressing social norms, histories, and cultural practices that contribute to gender disparities.

  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities - Encourages understanding and action against social, economic, and political inequalities.

  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities - Enhances cultural understanding and heritage preservation, fostering sustainable communities.

  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions - Promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions through critical inquiry into human rights, ethics, and governance.

  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals - Encourages global partnerships and collaboration by fostering international understanding and dialogue.

Our programmes equip students with critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness, essential for addressing complex global challenges.

A perfect way to develop and find skills in modern arts studying three subjects in an equal capacity. I have taken some incredible classes and worked with a wide variety of people. The flexibility of the course allows you to study topics you are genuinely passionate about. The team of lecturers and tutors are incredibly experienced and dedicated to their work, making studying under them a pleasure. The people you meet in classes are like-minded students who, like me, are trying to grow their knowledge and skill set in their personal and professional lives. I have made lifelong friends and acquired skills that I will take with me throughout my career.

Eli Young, Student

A perfect way to develop and find skills in modern arts studying three subjects in an equal capacity. I have taken some incredible classes and worked with a wide variety of people. The flexibility of the course allows you to study topics you are genuinely passionate about. The team of lecturers and tutors are incredibly experienced and dedicated to their work, making studying under them a pleasure. The people you meet in classes are like-minded students who, like me, are trying to grow their knowledge and skill set in their personal and professional lives. I have made lifelong friends and acquired skills that I will take with me throughout my career.

Eli Young, Student

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UCD offers a number of competitive undergraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD undergraduate degree programme. For information on Undergraduate Scholarships, please see the UCD International Scholarships webpage.

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