Program Overview
The Music Performance Conducting Compisition at Cork Institute of Technology is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Music Performance Conducting Compisition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 11,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music Performance Conducting Compisition programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Studies 1
- Planning Portfolio (postgrad)
- Free Choice Module
- Research Methods and Practice
- Professional Studies 2
- Performance 1 (postgrad level)
- Composition Portfolio 1
- Conducting 1 (postgrad level)
- Performance 2 (postgrad level)
- Composition Portfolio 2
- Conducting 2 (postgrad level)
- Reflective Portfolio-postgrad
- Performance 3 (postgrad level)
- Composition Portfolio 3
- Conducting 3 (postgrad level)
- Performance Masterclass
- Music Dissertation (postgrad)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Either a primary degree (a BMus degree or a BA degree with Music as the major subject) awarded with at least 2nd Class Honours in a relevant area, or an equivalent degree in another area together with a recognised professional qualification awarded by a Conservatory or International Examining Body in Performance at Licentiate or Fellowship level), or be prepared to submit to an HETAC-approved qualifying process.
- Candidates will be required to present for audition/interview, normally in the month of June.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cork Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cork Institute of Technology
Cork Institute of Technology
Cork, Ireland
Cork Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months