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Master of Arts in Experimental Sound Practice

University College Cork

Ireland,Munster

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 18,130/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

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Ireland, Munster

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1845

Total Students: 24,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

College Rd, University College, Cork, Ireland

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Master of Arts in Experimental Sound Practice

Program Overview

This course is for those undertaking creative work involving sound, including notated or recorded compositions; improvisations; sound art; visual art with a sound component; music theatre; performance art; installations etc. It includes studies in technique; repertoire; artistic ideas; working with instruments and performers; audio/video technology and practical issues in bringing your creative work to performance.

The course welcomes students from a remarkably broad range of backgrounds, and creative work produced for it can be extremely diverse. You are encouraged to experiment with a huge range of possibilities. Staff have specialisms in concert music; dance music; experimental music and art; video art with sound; improvisation; sound Art; field recording. Basic working knowledge of music technology is expected.

The MA in Experimental Sound Practice is a one-year full-time course, involving both taught components and a portfolio of independent, supervised creative work, totalling 90 credits.

The programme can also be taken part-time over 24 months (by day). The course structure for part-time students would be subject to agreement with the Department of Music.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,130 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University College Cork

CAD 10,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 19.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0 Minimum Speaking - 21.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 63.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or higher, and demonstrate experience in the creation of music or other sonic art.