Irish Music Studies – Post-Graduate Certificate / Post-Graduate Diploma / Master of Arts at University of Limerick

University of Limerick

Ireland, Limerick

University Rank:#401

The Irish Music Studies – Post-Graduate Certificate / Post-Graduate Diploma / Master of Arts at University of Limerick is a Diploma program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Limerick, Ireland, the program is taught in English and takes 1 semester(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 9,663 / year(s), with the next intake on September 25, 2026.

About Irish Music Studies – Post-Graduate Certificate / Post-Graduate Diploma / Master of Arts

These programmes draw upon considerable expertise from across the Academy’s wide range of disciplinary approaches, exploring and expanding ideas and sounds of what constitutes ‘Irish music’, from historical and contemporary perspectives. The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance has become a leading centre for the study of Irish traditional music in particular, and while this genre informs some of the content of this Masters, it is one of a number of Irish musical traditions that may be pursued as part of the programme. You are also encouraged to engage with the discourse through your own performance/compositional practice, if desired and where appropriate.

Students have the option of exiting with either the Postgraduate Certificate in Irish Music Studies at the end of the Autumn Semester or the Postgraduate Diploma in Irish Music Studies at the end of the Spring Semester. If students wish to do this they have the option of rejoining either the Diploma or MA in subsequent academic years.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Irish Music Studies – Post-Graduate Certificate / Post-Graduate Diploma / Master of Arts at University of Limerick

Entry Requirements

3.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 4 point GPA scale.
4.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 5 point GPA scale.
Please note, consideration will be given to applicants with 3.70 or higher on a 5 point scale but these applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Some programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.
English language requirements also apply. Find the list of Acceptable English Language qualifications here.
Please check the programme page for course-specific entry requirements (CV, references, portfolio, letter of introduction).

Some programmes may have a higher entry requirement and/or a portfolio requirement and not all applicants who meet the minimum grades will be offered a place.

English Program Requirements

DUOLINGO

The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 with no less than 110 in any component.
An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.

TOEFL580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)

IELTS

Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

**Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.

PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - PTE ACADEMIC:a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

9,663 / year(s)

Irish Music Studies – Post-Graduate Certificate / Post-Graduate Diploma / Master of Arts at University of Limerick

University of Limerick

Ireland, Limerick