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Cork Institute of Technology (Munster Technological University)

Cork , Cork ,Ireland

Music and Technology (MA / MSc)

The Masters in Music & Technology have a very practical, hands-on approach. Our ethos is that this cross-disciplinary programme will foster a combination of technical know-how and confidence with creativity and musicality. A Master of Arts award or Master of Science Award can be chosen depending on the student’s pathway through the Programme.

The Masters in Music & Technology offers training and experience to enhance the talents and skills necessary to work in the creative industries of the future. The programme takes full advantage of the CSM's state-of-the-art performance spaces, Recording Suite (Live, Control, and Editing rooms), Electronic Music Studio, dedicated laboratories and many performance opportunities. A cross-faculty body of experienced lecturers and practitioners in the field delivers the programme. Learners from different disciplines will be able confidently and competently to interact with, and find employment within, several fields of study and industry. Adding this training to the opportunity to work with some of the finest up-and-coming musicians in Ireland, from all walks of life, will result in an exceptional Music Technologist.

The Masters in Music & Technology is a full-time Level 9 course of study worth 90 ECTS credits. The first two semesters (September-January and January-June) each have a 30-credit load, delivered through a combination of 5-credit mandatory and elective modules. Independent work is undertaken over the final June-August period in respect of a 30-credit project.

Intakes

  • Sep Deadline: May

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

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

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency. English language tests must be undertaken no more than two years prior to the start of a programme. 
 
 IELTS (Academic)
At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5
 
Some programmes require a highter score at least 6.5 with no section below 6.0. Please check specific course requirements.
 
 TOEFL
At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17
 
Some programmes require a higher score at least 90  - with minimum scores: Listening - 23; Reading - 21; Speaking - 22; Writing - 23. Please check specific course requirements.
 
 Pearson PTE (Academic)
At least 59 with no section below 56
 
Some programmes require a higher score at least 63 with no section below 59. Please check specific course requirements
 
 Cambridge English Qualifications:
B2 First (FCE) or C1 Advanced (CAE)
 
At least 169 with no section below 162
Some programmes require a higher score at least 176 with no section below 169. Please check specific course requirements.
 
 C2 Proficiency (CPE)
 
At least 180 with no section below 162
 
Some programmes require a higher score at least 180 with no section below 169. Please check specific course requirements.