BA Hons Music

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Application Fee: € 50

Academic Qualifications: For undergraduate programs, applicants require a minimum academic score of 80-85% or above in their previous studies.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 or 6.5, with no individual band below 5.5.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90, with specific section requirements: Listening 20, Reading 20, Speaking 21, Writing 20.
• PTE: Overall score of 63, with no section below 59.
• DET: Overall score of 120, with a minimum of 110.

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.

University College Cork (UCC) offers various scholarships and financial aid options to support international students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships are aimed at assisting students with tuition fees, living expenses, and other educational costs. 

International Merit-Based Scholarships: UCC provides merit-based scholarships for high-achieving international students entering undergraduate or postgraduate programs. These scholarships recognize academic excellence and may cover partial tuition fees or provide stipends.

Government and External Scholarships: International students may also be eligible for scholarships offered by their home governments, non-governmental organizations, or external funding bodies. UCC assists students by providing information and support in applying for these external scholarship opportunities.

Research Scholarships and Grants: For postgraduate research students, UCC offers various grants and scholarships to support research endeavors. These scholarships often cover tuition fees and provide additional stipends for living expenses.

Sports Scholarships: UCC recognizes talented athletes and offers sports scholarships to support their academic and athletic pursuits. These scholarships assist students in balancing their sports with their studies.

Faculty-Specific Scholarships: Certain faculties or departments within UCC offer scholarships tailored to specific academic disciplines. These scholarships aim to attract exceptional students to particular programs and fields of study.

Need-Based Financial Aid: The university understands the financial challenges international students might face and offers need-based financial aid programs to assist students who demonstrate financial need.

Graduating with a BA Hons in Music from University College Cork (UCC) opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the music industry and beyond.

1. Music Performance: Graduates may pursue careers as professional musicians, performing in orchestras, bands, ensembles, or as solo artists. They can explore opportunities in classical music, jazz, pop, rock, folk, world music, and other genres, performing in concert halls, clubs, theaters, and recording studios.

2. Composition and Arranging: Graduates with a knack for composition and arranging can work as composers, songwriters, or arrangers for various media, including film, television, video games, theater, and advertising. They may also create music for bands, orchestras, choirs, and individual artists.

3. Music Education: Many graduates choose to pursue careers in music education, teaching in schools, colleges, universities, and community music programs. They can work as classroom music teachers, private music tutors, ensemble directors, or music theory instructors, inspiring and nurturing the next generation of musicians.

4. Music Production and Sound Engineering: With their knowledge of music technology and production techniques, graduates can pursue careers in music production, sound engineering, and studio recording. They may work in recording studios, broadcast facilities, post-production houses, or freelance as sound engineers, producers, mixers, or mastering engineers.

5. Arts Administration and Management: Graduates can explore careers in arts administration, working for orchestras, opera companies, music festivals, concert venues, and arts organizations. They may take on roles in artistic programming, event management, marketing, fundraising, education outreach, and artist management.

6. Music Therapy: Some graduates choose to pursue further studies in music therapy and work as music therapists, using music as a therapeutic tool to improve the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of individuals with various needs, including those with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, or medical illnesses.

7. Media and Entertainment Industry: Graduates may find opportunities in the media and entertainment industry, working as music journalists, critics, bloggers, broadcasters, or podcasters. They may write about music, review albums and concerts, host radio shows, or produce music-related content for digital platforms.

8. Arts Journalism and Criticism: Those with strong writing and analytical skills may pursue careers in arts journalism and criticism, writing for newspapers, magazines, online publications, or music websites. They may cover music news, interview artists, review albums, analyze trends, and provide commentary on the music industry.

9. Music Research and Academia: Graduates interested in scholarly pursuits may pursue postgraduate studies in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, or music education and pursue careers in research and academia. They may work as university professors, researchers, or academic librarians, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of music.