The Masters Degree in Education (Music) is a one-year full time programme aimed at extending the Graduate Diploma in Education (Music) or equivalent programme to Masters level thereby continuing the commitment to excellence in the practical and academic teaching of music at post-primary level. The programme is designed specifically for secondary school music teachers. The Masters in Education (Music) is a joint programme of the Department of Education and Professional Studies, and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance.

Objectives

The programme aims to produce research appropriate to a Masters level qualification, which contributes to the field of music education research, both nationally and internationally and to deepen students’ knowledge and awareness of the key issues in education

Semester 1

Research methodology 1and 2,  Dissertation 1, Contemporary themes in Education

Semester 2

Dissertation 2

Entrance Requirements:

A primary degree with first or second class honours

or

an approved equivalent qualification or an equivalent capability based on prior professional experience.

A performance audition will be required in all cases. Oversees students may audition by videotape containing two or three contrasting pieces of their choice.

HOW TO APPLY:

http://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/how-apply

http://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/courses/research/irish-world-academy

or

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Graduate School
Foundation Building
University of Limerick

Tel: +353 61 234377
Fax: +353 61 233287
Email: postgradadmissions@ul.ie

UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK ACADEMIC CALENDAR:

http://www.ul.ie/acacal/academic_cal.html

POSTGRADUATE FEES:

http://www3.ul.ie/finance/docs/FeeScheduleAY1415.pdf

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Click here for a list of scholarships available to prospective Irish World Academy of Music and Dance students.

Applicants wishing to discuss detailed elements of the programme may contact the course director:

Jean Downey 
Course Director,
Room No: IW2.09
Irish World Academy of Music and Dance
University of Limerick,
Limerick, Ireland

Tel: +353-61-213160
E-mail: jean.downey@ul.ie

For further details, information and brochures about the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance:

Irish World Academy of Music and Dance,
University of Limerick,
Limerick,
Ireland.
Phone: + 353 61 202590
e-mail: IrishWorldAcademy@ul.ie

For queries to the University of Limerick Postgraduate Admissions Office:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Graduate School
Foundation Building
University of Limerick

Tel: +353 61 234377
Fax: +353 61 233287
Email: postgradadmissions@ul.ie