Master in Composition and Creative Music Practice

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jul 1, 2027, and tuition comes to 18,000 USD per year.

The Master in Composition and Creative Music Practice at the University of Limerick is a one-year full-time postgraduate program for students who want to develop their individual artistic practice. This Master's degree helps students create acoustic and electronic music through composition, improvisation, and performance practices. The program is taught in English and takes one year to complete.

The curriculum includes subjects like Workshop in Creative Music Practice, Inter-Arts Music Making, and Composing Traditions Seminar. Students also develop skills in areas like real-time audio and video, performance practice, and critical contexts of arts management. The program offers hands-on components, such as peer forums and elective modules, to help students grow as artists.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Music Composers, Sound Artists, Music Producers, Arts Managers, or Music Teachers. They can work in various industries, including music production, sound design, and arts administration, and can be employed by organizations like orchestras, recording studios, or arts councils.

The University of Limerick, founded in 1972 and located on a scenic riverside campus in Limerick, Ireland, is known for combining high quality teaching with strong industry engagement. With about 16,300 students including some 2,700 international learners, the university offers a broad portfolio of programs across arts, business, engineering, science, health and education. Its compact campus and emphasis on experiential learning create a supportive environment for academic and personal development.

Students benefit from practice-oriented study, extensive placement options and partnerships with local and international employers that help translate classroom learning into real-world skills. The university’s 151 programs provide flexible pathways at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while research activity and innovation hubs support entrepreneurship and graduate employability. Campus life balances academic support with opportunities for clubs, sport and cultural engagement.

International students find dedicated services for admissions, visas, accommodation and integration, plus strong career support through co-op placements and industry links. Limerick’s location offers the advantages of a lively regional city with good transport to major Irish centres. Graduates typically pursue careers in industry, research or professional practice, benefitting from the university’s practical focus and global outlook.