Ethnomusicology

This course is suitable for students wanting to study music cultures and practices from across the globe, including world, traditional, and popular musics, in order to understand why people make music and why that matters.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject. The university will shortlist and invite you to an interview with the course director. Applications from graduates with music and/or dance experience are especially welcome. Other Entry Considerations: We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.