Music

This Music programme from Maynooth University offers a doctoral-level programme in Music for students who wish to engage in high-quality research in selected areas of the discipline. 

In addition, the PhD/MLitt in Music includes a number of generic and specific skills modules that will complement its research-oriented elements as part of a structured research programme at Maynooth University.

The subject of research for the thesis must be approved by the Head of Department and must be based on original research conducted under the direction of a designated member of the Department.

Career

On completion of the Music programme from Maynooth University,  the student will be equipped with both specialist and transferrable knowledge, with the capacity for carrying out research of international standards and pursuing a successful career in his/her chosen area. Areas of employment may include: 3rd- and 4th-level lecturing; media, music technology and software industry; creative practice; research; consultancy; managerial positions in arts organisations, governmental agencies and other areas; archival, library and museum work.

Courses include:

• Acoustics

• Software Sound Synthesis

• Music Systems Programming

• Professional Skills – Thesis Completion and Career Development

• Academic Writing Module

• Musical Signal Processing

• Music Systems Programming 

• Conference Organisation