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Classical String Performance - MA Entry requirements

Enhance your skills as a talented string player and realise your full potential in a career as a professional musician with this unique programme.

Key information

EU fees per year €8,400
Non-EU fees per year €15,500
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration Two years
Attendance Full-time
Programme type Taught
Delivery In-person
Start date September
Award Masters

Requirements

  • Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject.
  • The university will shortlist and invite you to an interview. 
  • Additional materials may be requested at the discretion of the course director. 

Other entry considerations

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. 

International students

International study visas

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. 

Checklist of documents to provide

  • *Academic transcripts and certificates
    • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
  • Copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
  • Copy of your CV
  • Cover letter detailing about yourself and your interest in the MA in Classical String Performance
  • Performance audition, either in person or through audio or video recording.  

English language requirements

Guidelines on completing your application   

  • To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
    • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
    • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
  • *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 
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