To be copied over from Music (MCS2) once reviewed by CRESC

 

1 - To be copied over from Music (MCS2) once reviewed by CRESC

In Stage 2, BMus students will deepen and fortify their knowledge in compositional techniques, analytical methods and in Irish Music. In addition, they will be introduced to ethnomusicological issues, deepen their understanding of music history and musicological methods and have a "test run" for the dissertation most of them will have to write in Stage 3. In Stages 3 and 4, students can choose modules from four option areas (Music before 1750, Music since 1750, Ethnomusicology, Seminar Series). The Seminar Series introduces students to ongoing research projects of their own lecturers as well as of guest speakers. The Dissertation is a minor research project, while students can alternatively present a Recital (diploma standard) of 30 minutes duration.

Students are required to take the New Ideas in Musicology, Dissertation or Recital module plus a further 35 credits of music options in their final stage. At least 3 options should be 10-credit level 3 music modules, and at least 1 options must be chosen from the list of performance modules. To fill remaining credits, students may take other music modules including performance modules and they can also take modules outside of Music.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 4 Options - *A)1OF: Students should select one of the following modules.
MUS31440	4th Year Recital	2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)	10
MUS31450	Dissertation	2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)	10
Stage 4 Options - *A)1OF: Students should select one of the following modules.
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN3OF: Please note that you must select at least three modules from the following list.
MUS31200	The Piano Concerto in European Musical Culture	Autumn	10
MUS31270	The Ethnomusicology of Popular Music	Autumn	10
MUS31470	Techniques of Composition	Autumn	10
MUS31300	Blues and Jazz	Spring	10
MUS31340	Music Theatre	Spring	10
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN3OF: Please note that you must select at least three modules from the following list.
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN2OF: A minimum of TWO Performance Option Modules must be selected. Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition. You may select additional performance modules as your elective.
MUS20240	UCD Philharmonic Choir 3	Autumn	5
MUS20260	UCD Symphony Orchestra 3	Autumn	5
MUS20300	UCD Choral Scholars 3	Autumn	5
MUS20550	UCD Gamelan Ensemble 3	Autumn	5
MUS20690	UCD Composition Ensemble 3	Autumn	5
MUS20890	Traditional Music Practices 3	Autumn	5
MUS20250	UCD Philharmonic Choir 4	Spring	5
MUS20270	UCD Symphony Orchestra 4	Spring	5
MUS20280	UCD Choral Scholars 4	Spring	5
MUS20560	UCD Gamelan Ensemble 4	Spring	5
MUS20700	UCD Composition Ensemble 4	Spring	5
MUS20900	Traditional Music Practices 4	Spring	5
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN2OF: A minimum of TWO Performance Option Modules must be selected. Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition. You may select additional performance modules as your elective.
Stage 4 Options - C)MIN0OF: The programme requirements stipulate that students earn a total of 60 credits. The 60 credits include 50 subject credits and 10 elective credits. You can select additional modules from this list in place of electives to earn your 60 credits.
MUS20080	Musics of the World	Autumn	5
MUS20390	Bach & the Art of Counterpoint	Autumn	5
MUS10220	Popular Music	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
MUS20610	Music in Ireland	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
MUS20880	Techniques of Songwriting	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
MUS20030	Studies in Irish Music	Spring	5
MUS31330	Post-Truth, Politics & Music	Spring	5
Stage 4 Options - C)MIN0OF: The programme requirements stipulate that students earn a total of 60 credits. The 60 credits include 50 subject credits and 10 elective credits. You can select additional modules from this list in place of electives to earn your 60 credits.

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
BHACS016	Stage 4 - 100.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47