MMus Music and Culture - 1 year
Our MMus taught postgraduate programme gives students the opportunity to work with scholars of international standing in the School’s core disciplines of historical musicology, ethnomusicology, and composition.
The following application documents are required:
1. Personal statement
In your personal statement (max 500 words) you should:
- specify which two of the three core disciplines (historical musicology, ethnomusicology, and composition) you hope to pursue during your studies
- outline your motivation for choosing these two disciplines
2. A sample of academic written work on a music-related topic (1000 - 4000 words).
3. Academic Transcript(s)
If you have not yet completed your bachelor's degree, you can apply with your academic transcript to present. If successful, an offer will be made with the condition that you successfully complete your bachelor's degree and submit final transcript prior to commencing the MMus.
4. Reference letters from two academic referees.
Reference letters should be on headed paper and signed. Reference letters can be uploaded by the applicant with their application files, or emailed by referees directly to music@ucd.ie
5. (For applicants whose first language is not English) An English language test certificate - IELTS or equivalent at 7.0 with no component less than 6.5. This should be achieved in advance of application submission.
6. For COMPOSITION strand - please submit a sample.
All documents should be included in the online application.
Click here for programme details and to start an application.
MMus Music & Culture Scholarship Opportunity
MMus Music & Culture Funding Opportunities
There are numerous funding sources available for MMus applications, including the UCD School of Music’s own scholarships. To be considered for these School Scholarships, you will need to apply before Friday 16 May 2026. For some other funding schemes, you may need to apply before this date. For details, see our page on MMus funding opportunities.