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 Core Modules
MUS31500	BMus New Ideas in Musicology	Autumn	5
Stage 4 Core Modules
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.
MUS31170	African-American Religious Mus	Autumn	10
MUS31470	Techniques of Composition	Autumn	10
MUS31480	Music and Western Empires	Autumn	10
MUS31180	Issues in Music, Sound and the Moving Image	Autumn and Spring (separate)	10
FS30310	Beyoncé and Tay: The Intersections of Race, Gender, and Celebrity	Spring	10
MUS31280	The Symphony in Europe	Spring	10
MUS31490	Issues in Early Music	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)MIN1OF: A minimum of ONE Performance Option Module 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.
MUS20320	UCD Philharmonic Choir Autumn 2024-25	Autumn	5
MUS20510	UCD Choral Scholars Autumn 2024-25	Autumn	5
MUS20530	UCD Symphony Orchestra Autumn 2024-25	Autumn	5
MUS20590	UCD Gamelan Ensemble Autumn 2024-25	Autumn	5
MUS20670	UCD Composition Ensemble Autumn 2024-25	Autumn	5
MUS20980	Irish Traditional Music Practices Autumn 2024-25	Autumn	5
MUS20330	UCD Philharmonic Choir Spring 2024-25	Spring	5
MUS20520	UCD Choral Scholars Spring 2024-25	Spring	5
MUS20540	UCD Symphony Orchestra Spring 2024-25	Spring	5
MUS20600	UCD Gamelan Ensemble Spring 2024-25	Spring	5
MUS20680	UCD Composition Ensemble Spring 2024-25	Spring	5
MUS20990	Irish Traditional Music Practices Spring 2024-25	Spring	5
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN1OF: A minimum of ONE Performance Option Module 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.
MUS10230	Classical Music	Autumn	5
MUS20080	Global Soundscapes	Autumn	5
MUS21000	Performing Process	Autumn	5
MUS10220	Popular Music	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
MUS10240	Music in Ireland	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
MUS20880	Techniques of Songwriting	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
MUS20030	Studies in Irish Music	Spring	5
MUS21010	Music Industries	Spring	5
MUS21020	Film 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