Why Study Music at UCD?
Whether it is a classical symphony from Vienna, a garage band in Dublin, a gamelan ensemble from Indonesia, or a curated playlist to share with friends, making music, listening to music, and thinking about music are fundamental parts of being human.
At UCD, we equip students with the multiple tools necessary to understand a wide variety of musical practices as composers, producers, performers, and thinkers. Study music in UCD if you love creating, listening to, understanding, and talking about music.
Develop your creativity and musicianship through classes in composition, performance, and theory. Deepen your knowledge of the role that music has played in the past, and continues to play in societies around the world, through classes in history and culture. Dive deeper into your own musical interests – whether as a composer, performer, or thinker – through research. Find out and experience why music is so foundational to contemporary life.
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How Can I Study Music at UCD?
Music can be studied as part of the following degrees.
- DN520 BA Joint Honours (3 Years)
- If you enter by this route, you can continue with the BA Joint Honours for the full 3 years, or;
- You can transfer to the BMus Music Single Major in your 2nd year, to complete the BMus degree at the end of your 3rd year.
- You can also apply to take an additional, 4th year of music study, after completing the BA Joint Honours, to be awarded an additional BMus degree.
- DN530 BA Humanities Music, Film & Drama (4 years)
- DN700 BSc Social Sciences, Information & Communication Studies with Music Minor (4 years)
Admissions & Contact
Please note that the School is not involved in the admissions process of undergraduate students, including CAO applicants, mature students, international applicants and transfer students. If you have queries relating to the admissions process, please refer to the University's admissions information or contact the UCD Student Desk.
CAO Points Required:
- DN520 BA Joint Honours, CAO Points Required 2023: 378
- DN530 BA Humanities Music, Film & Drama, CAO Points Required 2023: 444
- DN700 BSc Social Sciences, CAO Points Points Required 2023: 444
Please refer to (opens in a new window)the UCD Prospectus for further information on the entry requirements.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions relating to studying music at UCD, please do not hesitate to contact us at (opens in a new window)music@ucd.ie.
