The benefits of studying music include intellectual adaptability, a capacity for the analytical assessment of complicated issues, and the imaginative resolution of complex problems. You will also gain the ability to perform in a disciplined manner under pressure. Consider Music if you are interested in: * studying an exciting and varied programme of practical, compositional and academic work * topics such as Irish traditional music, ethnomusicology, jazz and popular music, music therapy, as well as the main focus of the course on the classical repertoire * developing your performance skills, to the level of being able to perform in a disciplined manner under pressure, through individual tuition and by taking an active part in one of the Department’s vocal or instrumental ensembles * developing your creative potential through studies in traditional and electroacoustic composition

Music graduates find employment in a wide range of roles, such as that of choral director, church organist/ director of music, music teacher, music librarian and orchestral musician. They also work in the broader areas of arts administration, multimedia, the music industry, music journalism, music publicity, recording and radio production and presentation. Music graduates, much in demand for their communication skills and creativity, also pursue careers as diverse as management consultancy and banking.