BA Music with Irish
About this course
BA (Hons) in Irish Studies and Music. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme covers four core disciplines: Performance, Composition, Musicology and Music Technology. A placement module provides the opportunity for a professional internship with a music or arts organisation.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade in the above grade profiles by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
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What students say
Based on about 184 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Labhairt agus Scríobh na Gaeilge 1
- Labhairt agus Scríobh na Gaeilge 2
- Musicology 1
- Performance Studies 1
- Performance Studies 2
- Musicology 2
- Inniúlacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge 1
- Inniúlacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge 2
- Creative Computing
- Musicology 3
- Electronic/Electroacoustic Composition
- Musicology 4
- Performance studies 3
- Performance studies 4
- Composition and Orchestration 3
- Composition and Orchestration 4
- Sound Recording and Production 1
- Introduction to Music Business
- Introduction to Music in the Community
- Music and Moving Image
- Experimental Music
- Music and Sound Practices
- Léann agus Scileannan Aistriúcháin
- Oilteacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge
- Industrial Placement
- Interactive Music Systems
- Sound Theory/Sound Practice
- Project 1
- Project 2
- Jazz in the United States
- Double Project
- Music and Moving Image
- Performance Studies 5
- Performance Studies 6
- Conversations in Irish Traditional Music
- Composition Portfolio 1
- Composition Portfolio 2
- Advanced Audio Production
- Placement 1
- Placement 2
- Teaching Music in the Community
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music with Irish at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £26,000. The £23,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music with Irish at Ulster University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music with Irish at Ulster University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music with Irish at Ulster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Music with Irish at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Music with Irish at Ulster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.