Overview

• To produce competent software developers who will be suitable for employment as programmers with a specific focus on the use of computer technology in music and sound;
• To produce competent music technologists, composers and performers working at the leading edge of music, science and technology.

The unique features of this development include: The production of a new type of multidisciplinary graduate who combines technological competence with artistic/creative endeavour. The effect of this course on a student's education is additive in that, unlike some postgraduate retraining programmes, this course enables all students to capitalise on their existing education and to extend their capabilities by combining them with technology.

CONTACT

Department of Computer Science and Information Systems
Course Director:  Nicholas Ward Tel : 353-61-234246
Email : nicholas.ward@ul.ie

Graduate Profile

Areas graduates have progressed include: recording, multimedia, software, composition, performance and education.

Programme Content

Entry Requirements

A primary degree with first or second class honours (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) (or equivalent) and demonstrable musical experience OR an equivalent capability based on significant and substantial prior professional experience. Applicants must have at least Grade 4 Music Theory (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) standard or equivalent.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• English language qualification if English is not your first language
• Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than  two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
 
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.