Qualification : MICRO-CREDENTIAL (9)
Award Type and NFQ level : MICRO-CREDENTIAL
CAO/PAC code : MMC33
CAO Points :
The musical workplace and wider arts industry requires employers and employees to engage with a broad range of writing about music, from traditional academic writing, music journalism, and publicity materials (press releases, programme notes, etc.) to broadcasting scripts, grant applications and reporting. This micro-credential course enables students with the skills required to improve their writing skills in these domains with practical writing scenarios and regular engagement with academic and industry professionals.
This course is ideal for:
- professionals in the music industry wishing to upskill or refresh their craft;
- professionals in related disciplines wishing to move laterally or broaden their knowledge;
- students and academics wanting to learn how to pitch material to the general public and how to adapt this knowledge to the needs of industry;
- interested amateur writers and musicians.
This course involves industry experts both within and outside academia and encourages students to develop closer links with external stakeholders such as The Journal of Music, Chamber Choir Ireland, Contemporary Music Centre and Arts Council Ireland through the teaching and assessment of the course. For those already in employment, the course offers an opportunity to strengthen and deepen such industrial and artistic relationships.
Applicants should hold at a minimum an honours (NFQ level 8) Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent international qualification.
This course is also open to experienced professionals who do not hold a primary or higher degree but have relevant work experience with entry via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Further information on RPL can be found on the RPL website.
Applicants who wish to apply via RPL must submit a completed RPL form with their application. Click the following link to access a copy of the RPL application form. Evidence of graduate-level writing ability will be requested as part of the application process for applicants without a first degree.
Minimum English language requirements: For more information on the minimum English language requirements, please see link to Maynooth Universitys Micro-credentials Entry Requirements.
Academic
The course will be delivered through eight online evening classes/seminars and two on-campus Saturday workshops.
Participants on the course will work on written assignments culminating in the creation of a professionally relevant body of written work.
This course is not yet accepting applications. To be among the first to hear when applications open, please register your interest by completing this short form.
Online application only https://v2.pac.ie/institute/19
PAC Code MMC33
The following documents should be uploaded to your online application form:
- Valid passport / passport card OR birth certificate.
- Marriage Certificate (for students who wish to register in their married name).
- Official University Degree Parchment or Transcript (if applying with a qualification). In such cases, the Transcript / Parchment must include full name, name of the qualification, conferring date and name of awarding body.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application form (if applying as a professional with relevant experience).
- Documented evidence of competency in the English language (if applying as a non-native speaker)
Note: failure to provide all necessary documents will result in a delay to your application being processed.