Students are assessed through a mixture of end-of-semester exams, attendance record, continuous assessment, dissertations and recitals/concerts.
Study Abroad
- Duration:
- Next Intake:
- 2024/2025 September
- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Curricular information is subject to change.
Music at UCD covers four main areas of study:
Musicology embraces the historical and cultural study of music Ethnomusicology explores world music and music in culture Music theory deals with the analysis of musical structure Students can participate for credit in the four performing ensembles: the UCD Choral Scholars; the UCD Symphony Orchestra; the UCD Philharmonic Choir; and the UCD Gamelan Ensemble
About this Course
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.
The UCD School of Music operates Erasmus exchange programmes with universities in Munich, Prague, Rouen and Leuven.
Music graduates often pursue careers in:
Journalism Teaching music The recording industry Arts administration Performance or composition Academia, postgraduate study Music therapy
BMus graduates often take their study of music further, through graduate studies either at UCD or elsewhere. The UCD School of Music offers a Master in Musicology (pathways in Musicology, Analysis or Ethnomusicology), MLitt and PhD.
BMus graduates often take their study of music further, through graduate studies either at UCD or elsewhere. The UCD School of Music offers a Master in Musicology (pathways in Musicology, Analysis or Ethnomusicology), MLitt and PhD.
The following advice is for Non-EU applicants. For Irish/EU/UK students, please apply via MyUCD.
The following entry route(s) are available:
The following entry route(s) are available:
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