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The Masters Degree in Education (Music) is a one-year full time programme aimed at extending the Graduate Diploma in Education (Music) or equivalent programme to Masters level thereby continuing the commitment to excellence in the practical and academic teaching of music at post-primary level.

The programme is designed specifically for secondary school music teachers. The Masters in Education (Music) is a joint programme of the Department of Education and Professional Studies, and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance.

The programme aims to produce research appropriate to a Masters level qualification, which contributes to the field of music education research, both nationally and internationally and to deepen students' knowledge and awareness of the key issues in education.

Semester 1

* Research methodology,
* Dissertation 1,
* Contemporary themes in Education

Semester 2

* Dissertation 2

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma programme, or equivalent, and achieve 2nd class honours standard or equivalent are eligible for consideration to progress to the Masters degree.The selection process will consider the length of teaching experience of applicants and will normally expect that applicants will have 2-3 years teaching experience. Entry to the programme will be based on the result of a written application and interview.ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSAs all international students are required to possess sufficient language skills to attend lectures and sit examinations at the University of Limerick, students should be competent to communicate through the medium of English prior to their arrival.Students must have a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) 80 (internet based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6.0 in any one component. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 80