Bachelors of Arts (Honours)

Music @ SETU

Modules

Modules

Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Aural Skills 1 Music History 2: Popular Music
Critical Thinking & Writing Skills Music Research Methodologies
Music History 1 - The History of Early Music to the Baroque Music Technology 2
Music Technology 1 Musicianship 1: Vocal & Irish Traditional Music Skills
Performance 1 Performance 2
Rudiments of Music 1 Rudiments of Music 2
Year 2
Semester 3 Semester 4
Professional Development for Musicians Composition and Analysis 1
Aural Skills 2 Music History 4 - Irish Traditional Music and Ethnomusicology
Composition and Orchestration 1 Music Technology 4
Music History 3-Classical and Romantic Musicianship 2: Keyboard Skills & Fretboard Skills
Music Technology 3 Performance 4
Performance 3 Elective options
Year 3
Semester 5 Semester 6
Aural Skills 3 Composition and Analysis 2
Composition & Orchestration 2 Community Connect
Music History 5 - The History of 20th Century & Contemporary Music Music History 6 – The History of Jazz
Music Pedagogy Musicianship 3: Improvisation & Conducting
Performance 5 Performance 6
Recording Techniques Sound Synthesis and Sampling
Year 4
Semester 7 Semester 8
Music History Music History
*Composition *Composition
*Research *Research
*Performance *Performance
*Music Technology *Music Technology
* = Elective * = Elective

Year 2, 3 & 4

Music History

There is a wide range of history options; some examples include ethnomusicology, baroque, popular music since 1950, Irish contemporary music, traditional Irish music and the Beebop era.

Technical Subjects

In addition students also study technical subjects such as:

  • Music Technology
  • Digital, Audio & Acoustics
  • Advanced Recording Techniques

Ensembles

Students take part in a weekly large performance group (Jazz, Chamber Choir, Guitar, Irish Traditional and Orchestra).

Major & Minor

In Year 4, students can choose a major and a minor in the following subjects:

  • Composition
  • Dissertation
  • Advanced Music Technology

The delivery of electives will depend on the demand and resources available.

Contact Us

Course Leader

Portrait of lecturer

Dr. Jane Doe

Programme Leader BA (Hons)


JaneDoe@email.com

085 123 4567