Music / Ceol DT501
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Qualification awarded: BMus LeibhÊal 8 / BMus Level 8
Duration of programme:
4 years
Type of programme:
Honours Degree
Number of places:
37 approx.
Programme Description
The demand for the talents of Irish musicians worldwide has never been more apparent. Alongside the iPod generation of musicians there is a strong desire for the talents of both classical and traditional vocalists and musicians. The Bachelor of Music full-time degree programme is designed to educate music students to a professional level as performers (both classical and Irish traditional). It also prepares students for careers as instrumental or vocal teachers, as composers and musicology graduates.
All students are given the opportunity to showcase their talents by participating in a diverse programme of concerts, recitals and stage performances which are supported and enhanced by comprehensive academic content.
What are my career opportunities?
Graduates may proceed to careers as soloists or group performers in the orchestral, vocal or Irish traditional fields, as composers or as teachers in the public or private sector. A significant number of graduates have been accepted into prestigious postgraduate programmes at home and abroad.
What other options do I have after completion?
Students who have reached the appropriate honours standard may have access to a range of Masters Degrees in DIT and elsewhere in Higher Education.
What will I study on this programme?
This four-year programme places a major emphasis on performance combined with supporting academic study. Areas studied include composition techniques; history of music; aural training; an introduction to education studies; music technology; supporting musicianship. In years three and four, students choose a strand which enables them to concentrate on one of the following: Performance, Composition, Pedagogy, Irish Traditional Music or Musicology.
Participation in ensembles is a core element in the programme. Ensembles include Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Choral Society, Chamber Choir, Opera Ensemble, Irish Traditional Music Ensemble, Big Band, New Music Ensemble, Early Music Ensemble and Guitar Orchestra.
Module listing
Year One
Performance Studies; Composition Techniques; History of Music; Aural Awareness; Supporting Musicianship Skills; Introductory Module in Irish Music; Music Technology; Ensemble.
Year Two
Performance Studies, Composition Techniques, History of Music, Supporting Musicianship Skills, Aural Awareness, Education Studies, Ensemble.
Year Three & Year Four
Performance: Performance Studies, Analysis, Style and Interpretation, Special Studies, Ensemble. OR
Composition: Composition Studies, Portfolio, Analysis, Style and Interpretation, Ensemble. OR
Pedagogy: Performance Studies, Education Studies, Analysis, Style and Interpretation, Special Studies, Ensemble. OR
Irish Traditional Music Studies: Performance Studies, Studies in ITM, Ethnomusicology, Ensemble. OR
Musicology: Research Project, Historical Music Studies, Special Studies, Performance Studies, Ethnomusicology, Ensemble.
Entry Requirements
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Minimum no of |
Minimum Grade in |
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English/Irish |
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6 |
2 |
OD3 |
OD3 |
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Other Requirements Applicants must attend an audition/interview which is scheduled 26 - 30 March 2012. |
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Are there study abroad opportunities?
We have links with a variety of European and US institutions. These exchange opportunities are offered on a competitive basis. Our links include Columbia College Chicago, Ryerson University in Toronto, Metropolia University in Helsinki, the Liszt Academy in Budapest, and the Kódaly Institute in Kecskemét Hungary.
Further information
Conservatory of Music and Drama
T: 01 402 7822
(Paul McNulty, Programme Chair)
F: 01 402 7814
E: paul.mcnulty@dit.ie
W: www.dit.ie/conservatory
