Overview

Key Features

We have designed the Composition programme of the Royal Irish Academy of Music to bring students to the highest level in music composition. It is supported by academic studies and complemented by performance studies. This ensures that the developing composer is equipped with the necessary skills and attributes to make a successful career.

This degree is unique in the Irish musical landscape fostering integration and collaboration with your performance peers. We admit a maximum of four students per year. This guarantees the necessary individual attention required for each student to be nurtured, find their individual voice and blossom. Furthermore the small student cohort ensures meaningful performance opportunities for works composed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition (Acoustic)

Composition (Electro-acoustic)

Harmony & Counterpoint

History of Music

Analysis

Aural

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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46

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45

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 50 other Bachelors in Music in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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TOEFL^® IBT

46

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45

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Musical Curriculum Vitae

Two written recommendations

Proof of competence in English

Personal statement

Transcript of school examination results

Portfolio of 5 original compositions

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22500 EUR / year

≈ 22500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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