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Maynooth University

Maynooth , Kildare ,Ireland

Bachelor of Music (BMus International)

Studying Music at Maynooth offers unparalleled choice and expertise. Our programmes are designed to ensure a broad and firm grounding in practical, compositional and academic work, with expanded opportunities to specialise in areas that really interest you the most in your final year.

Exciting and varied programme of practical, compositional and academic work.
In your third year, you have the option to specialise in performance, composition or musicology. Some of the modules available include ?Jazz Styles in the USA?, ?Music and Entrepreneurship?, ?Opera in Context? and ?Music and Identity?. Students also join ensembles such as the Chamber Choir, Maynooth University Orchestra and the Traditional Music Ensemble.
Develop 
performance skills through individual tuition and take an active part in one of the Department?s vocal or instrumental ensembles.
creative potential through studies of electroacoustic composition, Irish traditional music, ethnomusicology, jazz and popular music, music therapy, the classical repertoire.
critical and analytical skills through modules in analysis, musicology, and music history.
Entrance Scholarship for MH103 Music Applicant:
We are pleased to continue to offer our Entrance Scholarship for one entrant to MH103 Music for September 2023.  The top scoring applicant, based on the MH103 online video audition, will be offered the scholarship of ?1,000. The successful applicant will be informed following registration.

Intakes

  • May
  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

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If you have no idea what to do now, we'll help you learn more about yourself and show you how to get started.
If you have a certain idea but the range of options is overwhelming for you, we will help you narrow down your options and experience for yourself.  
If you have a very clear idea about your future plans, we will help you to apply for roles, to stand out from the crowd and to double-check your plan.
Whatever your situation, our online facilities and expert team of Professional Guides are here to help.  

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate Grade 12 with a minimum overall result of 75% including an English result of 70% issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Cert of Secondary Education (ICSE)
  • Any equivalent Grade 12 All India Secondary School Certificate. 
  • All other Boards require an English result of 75%
  • Meet mandatory subject requirements and
  • Applicants must be over 18 years of age when beginning the degree program

Undergraduate programmes: 6.0 IELTS or equivalent overall score for Science and Engineering programmes 6.5 IELTS or equivalent overall score for all other undergraduate programmes. In programmes where there is currently an IELTS requirement of 6.0, we will require a score of 100 on Duolingo. Where there is an IELTS requirement of 6.5, we will require a score of 110 on Duolingo. Where there is an IELTS requirement of 7.0, we will require a score of 120 on Duolingo.

  • Course Code: MH103
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 54000 EUR
    Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
    Application Fee: 50 EUR
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