BA Music (Joint Honours)

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Application Fee: € 55

Academic Qualifications: For admission to undergraduate programs at Trinity College Dublin, international students are required to have achieved a minimum academic score of 80-85% or above in their previous academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency: 

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 or 6.5, with no section below 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90, with no section score below 20.
• PTE Academic: Overall score of 63, with a minimum of 59 in each section.
• Duolingo English Test (DET): Overall score of 120, with a minimum of 105.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

Trinity College Dublin offers an array of scholarships to attract and support international students seeking to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies. These scholarships aim to recognize academic excellence, promote diversity, and provide financial assistance to talented individuals from around the world.

Trinity Global Graduate Award: This award provides financial assistance to high-achieving international students applying for postgraduate programs. It covers full tuition fees for successful applicants, ensuring access to Trinity's exceptional academic offerings.

Trinity College Dublin Scholarships: These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate international students based on academic merit and may cover partial tuition fees or provide stipends to support living expenses.

Government and External Scholarships: TCD facilitates numerous external scholarship programs offered by governments, foundations, and organizations worldwide. These scholarships vary in criteria and scope, providing opportunities for international students across different academic disciplines.

Specific Program Scholarships: Certain academic departments or faculties within Trinity College Dublin may offer scholarships tailored to specific fields of study or research areas. These scholarships aim to attract exceptional talent and encourage students to pursue specialized programs.

Sports Scholarships: TCD also recognizes athletic excellence by offering scholarships to international students with outstanding sports achievements. These scholarships support student-athletes in balancing their academic pursuits with sports participation.

The BA Music (Joint Honours) program at Trinity College Dublin equips graduates with a diverse skill set and versatile knowledge base that prepares them for a wide range of career opportunities in the music industry, education, arts administration, media, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and beyond. Whether pursuing performance, education, administration, therapy, journalism, entrepreneurship, or further study, graduates emerge as creative, adaptable, and well-rounded professionals ready to make meaningful contributions to the world of music and beyond.

1. Music Performance: Graduates with a BA in Music often pursue careers as professional performers, either as solo artists or as members of orchestras, bands, choirs, or ensembles. They may perform in concert halls, theaters, clubs, festivals, or recording studios, showcasing their instrumental or vocal talents across various genres and styles.

2. Music Education: Many BA Music graduates choose to pursue careers in music education, teaching in schools, conservatories, community music programs, or private studios. They may work as classroom teachers, private tutors, ensemble directors, or music therapists, inspiring the next generation of musicians and fostering a love of music through instruction and mentorship.

3. Arts Administration: Graduates with strong organizational and managerial skills may find opportunities in arts administration, working for orchestras, opera companies, music festivals, concert venues, record labels, or arts councils. They may oversee concert programming, marketing and promotion, fundraising, artist management, event planning, or arts advocacy, ensuring the smooth operation of cultural institutions and events.

4. Music Production and Technology: BA Music graduates with a background in music production, recording, and technology may pursue careers in audio engineering, sound design, music production, or studio management. They may work in recording studios, post-production houses, radio stations, television networks, or multimedia companies, shaping the soundscapes of films, commercials, video games, or other media projects.

5. Music Journalism and Criticism: Those with strong writing and communication skills may pursue careers in music journalism, criticism, or broadcasting, writing for newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs, or radio programs. They may review concerts and recordings, interview artists, report on music industry trends, or provide commentary and analysis on musical genres, styles, and movements.

6. Music Therapy: Graduates interested in the therapeutic applications of music may pursue careers in music therapy, working with individuals or groups in healthcare settings, schools, rehabilitation centers, or community organizations. They may use music to promote physical, emotional, cognitive, or social well-being, addressing a wide range of clinical issues and populations.

7. Arts Entrepreneurship: Some BA Music graduates choose to pursue entrepreneurial ventures in the arts, starting their own music schools, production companies, recording labels, concert series, or arts-related businesses. They may also explore opportunities in arts marketing, artist management, copyright management, or music publishing, leveraging their creative skills and business acumen to build successful ventures in the music industry.

8. Further Study: Graduates interested in furthering their studies may pursue advanced degrees in music performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music education, arts management, or related fields. A BA in Music provides a solid foundation for graduate study and research in diverse areas of music scholarship and practice.