BA (hons) In Music in Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland
BA (hons) In Music in Waterford Institute of Technology
The BA (Hons) in Music is a four year full-time degree which aims to give the student a well-rounded third level music education. The course offers a balance between practical and theoretical modules within the context of the principal music genres (classical, Irish traditional, jazz and popular). This diversity will serve the student well both in the current job market and in pursuing postgraduate study opportunities.
BA (Hons) in Music course special features
The BA (Hons) in Music offers a unique opportunity to embrace the classical, Irish traditional or jazz and popular music genres. The balance between academic and practical music subjects is very desirable in the current job market, and the opportunity to specialise in Year 4 allows the student to focus on their strengths.
Restricted Course
Please note that the BA (Hons) in Music is a restricted course, applicants must apply by 1 February.
Instruments
Should you be offered and accept a place on WD027, tuition will be provided in the instruments listed in the attached document titled [PDF] WD027 Instrument Listing. You will be required to specialise in one of these instruments.
BA (Hons) in Music career opportunities
A degree in music is a valuable asset for access to many other careers. In particular, music graduates are sought after in professions which demand a high level of personal confidence, communication skills and expressive ability. Graduates of the course have found employment as:
- Teaching after gaining a professional Master of Education
- Performing
- Music Publishing and Editing
- Arts Management
- Administrators
- Composers
- Arrangers (in the area of music technology and other related areas)
- Music Therapy
Duration :
Intake
September
Level
Undergraduate
Tuition & fees
€ 10,250 Per Year
IELTS
6.0
TOFL
80
PTE
55