BA (Hons) Irish with Music

The Irish with Music course offered by Ulster University is a fantastic opportunity for students who are deeply interested in both music and the Irish language to gain comprehensive training and knowledge in these areas. Additionally, the course offers students the opportunity to learn the language through a culturally immersive approach by integrating Irish studies with musical studies, which effortlessly combines to provide a holistic understanding of Ireland’s vast and sophisticated culture.Course Content: The course is divided into six levels, starting with an introductory level and increasing in complexity as students progress. The first two levels are taught in English while the subsequent levels are taught entirely in Irish. The course covers various multifaceted aspects of the Irish language, including folklore, mythology, literature, history, and culture. Alongside this, students receive training in a wide range of music-related areas, such as performance, improvisation, composition, music technology, and musicology.Key Modules: Irish Language I&II, Creative Musicianship I&II, Irish Folklore and Mythology, Irish Literature, Irish Music in Social and Historical Context, Irish History and Culture, and Film Music among others. Accreditations: This course is accredited by Ulster University, one of the top universities in the United Kingdom.Future Careers: The course equips students with a diverse range of skills suitable for various careers. These could include teaching, translation, journalism, public relations, arts management, music performance or even further studies and research in areas related to Irish language and music.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.