The Bachelor of Music degree at Trinity College Dublin offers you a comprehensive exploration of music, from its historical foundations to contemporary practices. You will delve into the theory and history of art music, alongside engaging with diverse genres like jazz, rock, popular, vernacular, and world music. This undergraduate program is designed for students passionate about musicianship, academic study, and creative expression, providing a robust grounding in aural and keyboard skills, as well as opportunities for taught performance and specialisation in composition, music technology, or musicology. It’s an ideal pathway for those seeking to understand music’s intricate workings and its societal impact.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over four years, with a curriculum that builds progressively from foundational subjects in your first and second years, including Pop Music, Music Theory & Techniques, and Film Music Fundamentals. As you advance, you will engage in concentrated study within your chosen specialisation, culminating in a final year Capstone research project—whether a portfolio of compositions, a significant technology project, or a detailed dissertation. You will graduate with advanced skills in musicianship, critical analysis, and practical application, prepared for diverse careers in the creative industries, education, or further academic research.