MH101 - Music

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Music is in both Group 2 and Group 5 of MH101. Music in group 2 is only available when also choosing Music in group 5 to take 30 credits in total.


Overview

Studying music at Maynooth University gives you access to exceptional choice and academic expertise.

Our music programme gives you a broad and solid basis in performing, composing and academic work.

During your studies with us you’ll explore:

  • Irish traditional music
  • contemporary creative practices
  • plainchant performance
  • musical theatre
  • histories of European art music
  • popular music studies

Follow your interests

In your final year, you can focus on what interests you most. You can specialise in performance, composition or music research – also known as musicology.

Music and Film, Opera in Context, and Popular Music Studies are just some of the optional modules you can take.

Love to perform?

You will have plenty of opportunity to meet and perform with your fellow students through the University’s many ensembles.

These include the Choral Society, Chamber Choir, Jazz and Blues Band, Musical Society, Traditional Music Group, and Pop and Rock Band.

Subject Structure

First year

  • 15 credits (group 5) of Music

or

  • 30 credits (group 5 & group 2) of Music. Music in group 2 is only available when choosing Music in group 5 (double Music).
  • Choose 2 or 3 other subjects, which may include Critical Skills, from the available groups (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table)

Second year

  • After first year you take Music as part of a Double Major, as a Major/Minor or as a Minor
  • Continue with 20, 30 or 40 credits of Music plus 1 of your first year subjects
  • Optional 10 credit Elective in second year

Final year

  • 20, 30 or 40 credits of Music
  • Continue with your other subject

Optional Erasmus/Study Abroad after second year

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.

Timetable group: 2 (Music)

MU1V30 - Music

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Music modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MU102A

5

1

Y

MU101A

2.5

1

Y

MU101B

2.5

2

Y

MU153

7.5

1

N

MU154

7.5

2

N

MU102B

5

2

Y

Timetable group: 5 (Music)

MU1V30 - Music

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Music modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MU102A

5

1

Y

MU101A

2.5

1

Y

MU101B

2.5

2

Y

MU153

7.5

1

N

MU154

7.5

2

N

MU102B

5

2

Y

Double Major

Timetable group: 5 (Music)

MU2DM - Music

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Music modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MU207

5

1

Y

MU254

5

Year-Long

N

MU218

5

2

N

MU265

5

1

N

MU217

5

1

Y

MU266

5

2

N

MU226

5

2

N

MU261

5

1

N

MU263

5

2

N

MU219

5

2

N

MU255

10

Year-Long

Y

MU348

5

2

N

Major with Minor

Timetable group: 5 (Music)

MU2MJ - Music

Credits: 40  |  Not compulsory

Music modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MU207

5

1

Y

MU254

5

Year-Long

N

MU218

5

2

N

MU265

5

1

N

MU217

5

1

Y

MU266

5

2

N

MU226

5

2

N

MU261

5

1

N

MU263

5

2

N

MU219

5

2

N

MU255

10

Year-Long

Y

MU348

5

2

N

Minor

Timetable group: 5 (Music)

MU2MI - Music

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Music modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MU207

5

1

Y

MU254

5

Year-Long

N

MU218

5

2

N

MU265

5

1

N

MU217

5

1

N

MU266

5

2

N

MU226

5

2

N

MU261

5

1

N

MU263

5

2

N

MU219

5

2

N

MU348

5

2

N

Double Major

Timetable group: 5 (Music)

MU3ATDM - Music

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Music modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MU359

5

Year-Long

N

MU383

5

2

N

MU360

5

Year-Long

N

MU265

5

1

N

MU385

5

2

N

MU263

5

2

N

MU327

5

Year-Long

N

MU309

5

2

N

MU343

5

Year-Long

N

MU348

5

2

N

MU382

5

1

N

MU386

5

2

N

MU320

5

2

N

Major with Minor

Timetable group: 5 (Music)

MU3TMJ - Music

Credits: 40  |  Not compulsory

Music modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MU359

5

Year-Long

N

MU383

5

2

N

MU360

5

Year-Long

N

MU265

5

1

N

MU385

5

2

N

MU263

5

2

N

MU327

5

Year-Long

N

MU309

5

2

N

MU343

5

Year-Long

N

MU348

5

2

N

MU382

5

1

N

MU386

5

2

N

MU320

5

2

N

Minor

Timetable group: 5 (Music)

MU3MI - Music

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Music modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MU359

5

Year-Long

N

MU383

5

2

N

MU360

5

Year-Long

N

MU385

5

2

N

MU327

5

Year-Long

N

MU309

5

2

N

MU348

5

2

N

MU382

5

1

N

MU386

5

2

N

MU320

5

2

N

Entry requirements

Leaving Certificate applicants

Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. H5 Music or equivalent required.

You have the option of studying either solo performance (subject to audition or certificate) or group piano tuition.

BA students who have attained Grade 6+ (ABRSM, RIAM, Trinity College London) on a standard orchestral instrument (excluding percussion), piano, organ, classical guitar, voice or saxophone; Grade 6+ (Rockschool, Trinity College London) on bass, drums, vocals, keyboard or guitar (electric or acoustic); or who are traditional Irish musicians or musical theatre vocalists of comparable fluency – will also have an opportunity to take individual tuition in their instrument or voice.

Students who have not taken formal performance examinations are invited to audition – demonstrating Grade 6+ attainment – in September. Please see further details on the Department of Music website.

Alternatively, group piano tuition is an option open to all levels from absolute beginner to advanced. Where possible, the Department of Music arranges instrumental/vocal tuition on campus.

Students can also choose to have instrumental/vocal tuition (funded to a maximum amount by the Department) at either DIT or RIAM.

Postgraduate

Music graduates often pursue further study in The Department of Music, and we offer a range of postgraduate courses in music and music technology.

Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.

Careers

For those considering teaching Music at second level, Music in the MH101 degree satisfies the Teaching Council subject requirements.

Music graduates are equipped with a wide range of transferable skills.

Our graduates have gone on to work in the following areas:

  • professional musicians in a broad range of roles and genres (performers, composers and conductors)
  • music education
  • arts administration
  • multimedia
  • music promotion and marketing
  • journalism
  • radio production and presentation
  • music libraries

Contact

Maynooth University Department of Music