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Overview & Aims

The Music minor offers students a broad introduction to the study of music, from history and theory to composition and performance. It welcomes students from all backgrounds, including those without formal training.

Structure & Credits

40 ECTS – 10 mandatory and 30 optional. Core modules in music theory and history, with a wide range of electives in composition, ensemble, aural training, and world music.

Module Listing 

  • Aural; History of Music
  • Foundations of Musical Theory
  • Introduction to Irish Traditional Music
  • Composition Studies
  • Ensemble
  • Studies in Music History and Performance Practice
  • Studies in World Music

Why Take This Minor

If you love music and want to understand how it works and evolves, this minor offers flexibility to study history, composition, and performance while joining a vibrant musical community.