Overview

The Creative Music Technologies degree at Maynooth University is concerned with a range of areas relating to music technology, including composition, sound recording and engineering, computer music programming, and acoustics.

The MA offers full use of computer resources at the Music Technology Labs at Maynooth University; access to studio space, with the possibility of working towards recording and production projects; opportunities to have compositions performed; individual tutorial time with a designated advisor; expert advice on musical and technical issues from composers and researchers at the cutting edge of their fields.

Career Options

Recent graduates have been employed in the following areas:

PhD study in electronic music composition

PhD study in musical interface design

Music software development

Music Production

Post-production

Sound engineering

Third level education

Arts Administration

Radio production

Arts Administration

Radio production

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acoustics and Psychoacoustics
Software Sound Synthesis
Sound Recording Techniques
Music Systems Programming
Musical Signal Processing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Music Sound Engineering View 7 other Masters in Sound Engineering in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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63

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor honours degree (NFQ Level 8) (or equivalent) with a minimum of second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline, with a minimum of a grade 1 (2:1) in a composition or performance specialism.
Applicants without this prerequisite qualification will be requested to provide additional evidence to demonstrate equivalent skills in composition or performance. Other disciplines may be considered for entry without the prerequisite of a music qualification on condition of audition (via portfolio of material supplied).

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Tuition Fees

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16000 EUR / year

≈ 16000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

7400 EUR / year

≈ 7400 EUR / year

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Part-time Tuition Fees:

EU: 5180 EUR / year

Living costs

Maynooth

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

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Funding

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