University of Limerick - Music

Course Overview/Contact:

This programme starts in June of every year.

The one-year full time programme aimed at extending the Graduate Diploma in Education (Music) or equivalent programme to Masters level thereby continuing the commitment to excellence in the practical and academic teaching of music at post-primary level. The programme is designed specifically for secondary school music teachers. The Masters in Education (Music) is a joint programme of the Department of Education and Professional Studies, and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance

The programme aims to produce research appropriate to a Masters level qualification, which contributes to the field of music education research, both nationally and internationally and to deepen students' knowledge and awareness of the key issues in education.

Contact

Department: Education and Professional Studies/Irish World Academy of Music and Dance
Course director: Jean Downey
Tel: 353 61-213160
Fax: 353 61-202589
Email: jean.downey@ul.ie
Web: www.irishworldacademy.ie

Graduate Profile:

The Masters in Education (Music) is a one-year full time programme aimed at extending the Professional Diploma in Education (Music) or equivalent programme to Masters level thereby continuing the commitment to excellence in the practical and academic teaching of music at post-primary level. The programme is designed specifically for practising secondary school music teachers who wish to continue their professional development. The design of this full-time programme takes into account the school calendar; lectures/tutorials are undertaken outside of school time at summer schools and at school mid-term breaks.

Programme Content:

Semester 1	Semester 2
Research methodology Dissertation 1 Contemporary themes in Education	Dissertation 2

Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.

Entry Requirements:

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma programme, or equivalent, and achieve 2nd class honours standard (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or equivalent are eligible for consideration to progress to the Masters degree. The selection process will consider the length of teaching experience of applicants and will normally expect that applicants will have 2-3 years teaching experience. Entry to the programme will be based on the result of a written application and interview.

Garda clearance is also a requirement for this programme.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

• Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.