Program Overview

Music and Media Technologies (M.Phil.)

NFQ Level 9

Overview

The Music and Media Technologies (M.Phil.) programme is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course that provides a balanced approach to musical and technological topics. The programme aims to stimulate and develop artistic creativity through a combination of exam and assignment-based work, culminating in a final thesis that features a significant and original contribution of a technological and/or artistic nature.

Course Structure

The MMT programme is divided into two 30-ECTS semesters, with an optional third semester worth 30 ECTS for students who wish to pursue an M.Phil. degree. The programme covers a range of subjects within the general field of music technology, providing students with a professional qualification.

Course Content

The programme includes the following modules:

• Research Methods
• Electroacoustic Composition 1
• Sonic Arts - Semester 1
• Creative Coding
• Visual Music 1
• Audio Engineering
• Introduction to Max
• Psychoacoustics
• Electroacoustic Composition 2
• Sonic Practice - Semester 2
• Visual Music 2
• Programming Interactive Systems
• Audio Production Techniques
• Spatial Audio
• Introduction to XR Technologies
• Motion Picture Engineering

Admission Requirements

Acceptance for the course is based on an overall assessment, which takes into account:

• Musical/compositional/artistic and/or technological ability as evidenced by a portfolio submission
• Academic and/or professional references
• A personal statement addressing why you would like to do the course and why you think you are suitable

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have pursued careers in the arts as composers, musicians, and performers, as well as careers in education, academic research, digital signal processing, software and hardware development, audio engineering, sound design, acoustics, video editing, TV and film production, and web design.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section.

Number of Places

25 Places

Next Intake

September 2025

Course Director

Dr. Enda Bates

Closing Date

31st July 2025

Awards

NFQ Level 9

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Research Areas

The programme covers a range of research areas, including music technology, computer-assisted composition, audio engineering, and interactive installations. The final thesis can be of a musical or technological nature, allowing students to explore their interests and develop their skills in a specific area.