Qualification
Master Of Science Degree
CAO/MU Apply code
MHT63
Award Type and NFQ level
Taught Masters (9)
Study Mode
Part time
Closing Date
30 June 2025

Overview

This MSc programme caters for students who want to concentrate on technical aspects of the music and creative industries. It covers the areas of music application development, audio signal processing, sound synthesis, acoustics, and computer programming. It is taught in the state-of-the-art facilities of the Music Technology Laboratory of the Music Department.

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Course structure

Duration: 2 years part-time

Students take 30 credits of taught modules in SEM1 and 2 and complete a thesis/technical project for the remaining 30 ECTS over the Summer months, for which individual supervision is provided.

The part-time programme is delivered over 2 years. Students take 30 credits of taught modules in each year.

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.

Careers after Grad Degree

Roles in Music and Media

Creative Industries

Software Development

Academic Research

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level, with a 2.1 class Honours as a minimum (or equivalent).

Minimum English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850


How to apply

Online application only. To make an application please click here.

To apply for your chosen postgraduate study at Maynooth University, please ensure you have the following documents to make an application:

  • Evidence of your primary degree
  • Academic transcripts
  • A copy of your passport
  • A personal statement

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

Got a question about this course?

Programme Director Prof. Victor Lazzarini
Tel +353 (0)1 708 3733
Email victor.lazzarini@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/music
Address Dept of Music, Logic House, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co Kildare