The Bachelor’s in Keyboards at
Munster Technological University
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Munster Technological University: Munster Technological University (MTU) is an innovative and forward-thinking institution located in Cork, Ireland. It is the result of a merger between Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee. MTU offers a diverse range of programs in engineering, science, business, art and design, and more. The university focuses on practical learning, industry collaborations, and research that addresses real-world challenges. With a student-centered approach, MTU provides students with a supportive environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for professional development. It aims to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in their chosen careers and contribute to societal and economic development.
Popular Music is the music heard around the clock on radio, TV, in the theatres, clubs and venues all around the country. We use it to encompass all of the sub genres: rock, country, soul, blues, commercial, modern musical theatre, electronic music, dance music, and so on. This programme of study offers five streams of study, Electric Bass Guitar or Drums or Electric Guitar or Keyboards or Voice.
MT 931 Popular Music: Electric Guitar*
MT 932 Popular Music: Electric Bass Guitar*
MT 933 Popular Music: Keyboards*
MT 934 Popular Music: Drums*
MT 935 Popular Music: Voice* (restricted)
Each student is assigned a matched group of peers to form a small popular ensemble, this becomes the centre of the learning experience. Lectures, classes, and music technology labs provide supporting skills to the core training in performance.
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Stage 1 / Semester 1 Mandatory Module Code Module Title CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MUSC6022 Contextual Harmony 1 MUSC6016 Popular Musicianship 1 MUSC6015 Popular Instrumental Studies 1 MUSC6017 Popular Ensemble Workshop 1 Stage 1 / Semester 2 Mandatory Module Code Module Title MUSC6019 Contextual Harmony 2 MUSC6020 Popular Musicianship 2 MUSC6001 Music & Technology 1-2 MUSC6021 Popular Ensemble Workshop 2 MUSC6018 Popular Instrumental Studies 2 Stage 2 / Semester 1 Mandatory Module Code Module Title MUSC7006 Music & Technology 3 MUSC7020 Popular Musicianship 3 MUSC7021 Popular Ensemble Workshop 3 MUSC7019 Popular Instrumental Studies 3 DRAM7020 Production Studies & Marketing Stage 2 / Semester 2 Mandatory Module Code Module Title MUSC7025 Music & Technology 4 MUSC7023 Popular Musicianship 4 MUSC7024 Popular Ensemble Workshop 4 MUSC7022 Popular Instrumental Studies 4 Elective Module Code Module Title MUSC7026 Histo-Cultural Perspectives DRAM7019 Lighting Design DRAM7018 Sound Design MUSC7001 Intro:Therapy/Community Music FREE6001 Free Choice Module Stage 3 / Semester 1 Mandatory Module Code Module Title MUSC8041 Music & Technology 5 MUSC8067 Popular Musicianship 5 MUSC8068 Popular Ensemble Workshop 5 Group Elective 1 Module Code Module Title MUSC8069 Specialised Pop Performance 1 MUSC8070 Popular Instrumental Studies 5 Elective Module Code Module Title MUSC8072 Arranging 1 MUSC8095 Popular Music History 70s MUSC8071 Song Writing 1 MUSC8007 Community Music Project 1 MUSC8045 Music Therapy 1 MUSC8125 Inclusive Music Facilitation ( Part 1 of 2 ) MUSC7038 Acoustic Guitar Accompaniment1 MUSC8131 Vocal Pedagogy 1 FREE6001 Free Choice Module Stage 3 / Semester 2 Mandatory Module Code Module Title MUSC8073 Popular Musicianship 6 MUSC8074 Popular Ensemble Workshop 6 Group Elective 1 Module Code Module Title MUSC8075 Specialised Pop Performance 2 MUSC8076 Popular Instrumental Studies 6 Elective Module Code Module Title MUSC8096 Popular Music History 80s MUSC7026 Histo-Cultural Perspectives MUSC8077 Song Writing 2 MUSC8078 Arranging 2 MUSC8008 Community Music Project 2 MUSC8046 Music Therapy 2 MUSC8042 Music & Technology 6 MUSC7039 Acoustic Guitar Accompaniment2 FREE6001 Free Choice Module MUSC8125 Inclusive Music Facilitation ( Part 2 of 2 ) Stage 4 / Semester 1 Mandatory Module Code Module Title MUSC8079 Popular Musicianship 7 MUSC8080 Popular Ensemble Workshop 7 Group Elective 1 Module Code Module Title MUSC8081 Specialised Pop Performance 3 MUSC8082 Popular Instrumental Studies 7 Elective Module Code Module Title MUSC8093 Arranging 3 MUSC8095 Popular Music History 70s MUSC8083 Musical Direction 1 MUSC8091 Song Writing 3 MUSC8007 Community Music Project 1 MUSC8045 Music Therapy 1 MUSC8043 Music & Technology 7 MUSC8125 Inclusive Music Facilitation ( Part 1 of 2 ) MUSC8129 Digital Music Production FREE6001 Free Choice Module Stage 4 / Semester 2 Mandatory Module Code Module Title MUSC8084 Popular Musicianship 8 MUSC8085 Popular Ensemble Workshop 8 Group Elective 1 Module Code Module Title MUSC8086 Specialised Pop Performance 4 MUSC8087 Popular Instrumental Studies 8 Elective Module Code Module Title MUSC8029 Devised Performance Project MUSC8094 Arranging 4 MUSC8096 Popular Music History 80s MUSC8088 Musical Direction 2 MUSC7026 Histo-Cultural Perspectives MUSC8092 Song Writing 4 MUSC8008 Community Music Project 2 MUSC8046 Music Therapy 2 MUSC8044 Music & Technology 8 MUSC8130 Digital Music Performance FREE6001 Free Choice Module MUSC8125 Inclusive Music Facilitation ( Part 2 of 2 )
Munster Technological University (MTU) is an innovative and forward-thinking institution located in Cork, Ireland. It is the result of a merger between Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee. MTU offers a diverse range of programs in engineering, science, business, art and design, and more. The university focuses on practical learning, industry collaborations, and research that addresses real-world challenges. With a student-centered approach, MTU provides students with a supportive environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for professional development. It aims to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in their chosen careers and contribute to societal and economic development. MTU's vibrant campus and strong ties with local industry make it an attractive choice for students seeking a well-rounded education and a pathway to career success.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
