The MA in Irish Music Studies at the University of Limerick is designed for scholars and practitioners eager to explore the rich tapestry of Irish music across traditional, folk, classical, and popular genres. You will delve into critical, cultural, historical, ethno/musicological, and practice-based perspectives, engaging with the structures, sounds, and ideas that define 'Irish music' both historically and today. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about understanding the cultural significance and global flows of music from Ireland, building upon the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance's established expertise.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is studied over one year, integrating mandatory modules such as Framing Irish Music: Sources & Discourses, Music Ethnography, and Irish Traditional Music Performance Research Seminar with a range of optional subjects. You will develop your research skills through fieldwork and critical analysis, culminating in a significant research project or dissertation. You will graduate with advanced knowledge and research methodologies, prepared for further academic study or careers in music scholarship, cultural heritage, and the creative industries.