MA/MS in Music (Composition)

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland•QS 2027 #791-800

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Offered by Technological University Dublin in Dublin, Ireland, MA/MS in Music (Composition) is a master's degree in Music programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. It carries 90.0 credits (ECTS). Tuition for international students is EUR 13,500 per total (EUR 8,500 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Music

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 90.0 (ECTS)

Local tuition: EUR 8,500 / total

International tuition: EUR 13,500 / total

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked October 2026 · Source: tudublin.ie ·

Program details

Overview

This one-year full-time composition master's at the TU Dublin Conservatoire is tailored to each student. Individual composition tutorials support the development of the student's creative voice, and complementary modules build technical foundations around the student's interests. Practice draws on notation, electronic platforms, improvisation and collaboration with performers. The award is a Master of Music worth 90 ECTS credits. The programme is inclusive of genre and a primary music degree is preferred but not required. It suits applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree in music or a relevant discipline and want advanced notated or technologically enabled composition skills.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A primary music degree is preferable but not a prerequisite. Suited to applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree in music or a relevant discipline and want advanced skills in notated and/or technologically enabled composition.

Application Details

Start Date: September 2027 TBC

About Technological University Dublin

Type: Institute of Technology

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1887

Students: 30,000

QS rank: #791-800

Programs: 203

Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Music (Composition) award?

Technological University Dublin awards a Master's Degree in the field of Music on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Music (Composition) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does MA/MS in Music (Composition) cost?

Tuition for international students is EUR 13,500 per total (EUR 8,500 per total for local students).

Can MA/MS in Music (Composition) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Technological University Dublin.

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