MA in Music for Screen

at Dundalk Institute of Technology

Modules
 

• Scoring Fundamentals, Orchestration & Arranging
• Analysis and Compositional Techniques
• Music & Audio-Visual Technologies
• Score Supervision & Conducting
• Advanced Scoring, Orchestration & Arranging
• Cinema for The Ear
• Preparation for Industry
• Major Project

• The standard minimum entry requirement is a 2.2 Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8) in Music or a cognate discipline. A portfolio of relevant digital audio-visual work is also required.

The cost of studying at Dundalk Institute of Technology largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay €12,000 annually, to study in Dundalk Institute of Technology.

The Masters programme in Music for Screen prepares graduates for careers such as:
 

• Film scoring
• Game scoring
• Music production for visual media
• Music technology
• Music editor
• Music supervisor
• Orchestration and arranging
• Studio conducting and score supervision
• Copyist
• Project development