Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
Our Arts-Music (Honours) degree allows you to combine the study of two subjects – Music and an Arts subject of your choice from the many Arts options on offer in UCC. Studying music at UCC allows you to explore both the theory and practice of music. Not only will you come away with a comprehensive understanding of the role that music plays in society you will have the opportunity to create music, through solo and ensemble performances.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Music Irish Music Music Genre Studies Music in Culture Music Theory Performance Studies
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
Career Progression
BA Arts-Music graduates work in a variety of settings including areas such as: performing musicians, music teachers, the music business, arts and cultural heritage management, and film/tv/radio.
This BA degree also qualifies you to explore exciting postgraduate options, at home and abroad. Some UCC options include: Music (HDip in Arts), MA Arts Management & Creative Producing, MA Experimental Sound Practice, MA Music - Ethnomusicology, MA Music & Cultural History.