DCUs MA in Choral Studies is the first programme of its kind in Ireland. It offers an unrivalled opportunity to engage with the interpretation of choral repertoire from historical and contemporary contexts, and to create and perform new music under expert guidance.
In this programme, you will explore:
Choral conducting and choir leadership
Composing for choirs
Historical approaches to choral music
Cultural policy and the arts sector
Through this programme, students will acquire an advanced level of knowledge, understanding, and skills in the areas of historically informed choral interpretation, composition for choirs, leadership in choral performance and vocal technique, stylistic ensemble singing, editing, analytical score preparation and the arts sector in Ireland.
The programme will equip students with the academic, critical, musical and research expertise to underpin their activities in conducting, composing and ensemble singing, and will facilitate a deep understanding of the relationship between cultural policy, public bodies and enterprise in the arts.
| College | Dublin City University (DCU) |
| Course ID | 191614 |
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 2 years part-time |
| Entry Requirements | Recognised honours primary degree (Level 8) in Music, or in which Music is a subject, with a minimum of Second Class Honours. OR Recognised honours primary degree (Level 8) in another discipline, with supporting evidence of competence in Music, such as Grade 8/Diploma in instrumental/vocal studies, Grade 5 theory (ABRSM), and vocal/choral experience appropriate to commencing a Level 9 programme. OR Practitioners in the fields of conducting composition and choral practice who do not meet these prerequisites will be invited to submit a curriculum vitae and details of competence in music (as above) and may be asked to participate in an interview. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here. In the case of international applicants, having educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. Due to the specialist nature of this programme, additional criteria may be used to assess suitability to undertake this programme. For further information, please contact the Programme Chair using the contact details above |
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