Overview

The Music (Honours) programme from South East Technological University offers a balance between practical and theoretical modules within the context of the principal music genres (classical, Irish traditional, jazz and popular). This diversity will serve the student well both in the current job market and in pursuing postgraduate study opportunities.

Career opportunities:

A degree in music is a valuable asset for access to many other careers. In particular, music graduates are sought after in professions which demand a high level of personal confidence, communication skills and expressive ability. Graduates of the course have found employment as:

Teaching after gaining a professional Master of Education
Performing
Music Publishing and Editing
Arts Management
Administrators
Composers
Arrangers (in the area of music technology and other related areas)
Music Therapy

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Music History

Technical Subjects

Ensembles

Aural Skills

Music Research Methodologies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Visa-required students must submit their applications before the 1st of June. Non-visa required applicants are encouraged to apply before the end of July.

Language

English

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70

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50

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OTE

111

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterford, Ireland

Disciplines

Music 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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90

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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50

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111

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 subjects: H5

4 subjects: O6/H7

English or Irish: O6/H7

Mathematics: O6/H7

Audition/Interview

All applicants must submit an audition video or attend a Zoom interview to show a performance standard achievement with a musical instrument/voice equivalent to grade 5 of a recognised music examining body

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1950 EUR / year

≈ 1950 EUR / year

Living costs

Waterford

Ireland

670 - 1050 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Waterford

Funding

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