Explore UCD

UCD Home >
overlay image

Bachelor of Music Degree (BMus)

4th Year

Application for Stage 4 BMus

Application for Bachelor of Music Degree (BMus) - Stages 4

If you want to make an application to study Music as a Single Major after completing the BA,  you should apply via the following google form:  

(opens in a new window)Application form for BMus Stage 4 (Single Major in Music)

* Applicants should achieve a GPA of at least 3.2 in music modules. Duration of the Stage 4 BMus is one year. 

The form must be submitted by Friday, 28th of June 2024.  Queries can be addressed to (opens in a new window)music@ucd.ie. You will be notified on the outcome by email in July. 

--> Information & application for BMus Stage 2 & 3

Updated Spring 2024

BMus Stage 4

After completion of a BA degree, students may proceed to a fourth year BMus programme subject to attaining a Stage 2-3 GPA of 3.2 or higher in Music.  Application information for the academic year 2024-25 will be announced here in due course. 

Core Modules
  • MUS31440 4th Year Recital OR MUS31450 Dissertation
Option Modules

Select three of the following: 

  • MUS31200 Piano Concerto
  • MUS31270 Popular Music Ethnography
  • MUS31300 Blues and Jazz
  • MUS31340 Music Theatre
  • MUS31470 Techniques of Composition

Additionally, select two of the Performing Modules.

UCD School of Music

Newman Building, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 8178 | E: music@ucd.ie