UG Prospectus 2025

155 WhatWill I Study? Year 1 Jazz Aural Training 1 and 2 | Jazz and Contemporary Harmony 1 and 2 | Improv Ensemble 1 | Instrumental/Vocal Labs 1 | Instrumental/Vocal Skills 1 | Keyboard Skills | Project Ensemble | RhythmStudies 1 | Jazz Composition 1 | History of WesternMusic | Music Technology 1 Year 2 Arranging 1 and 2 | Approved Style Ensemble 1 | Jazz Aural Training 3 and 4 | Jazz andContemporary Harmony 3 and 4 | Improv Ensemble 2 | Instrumental/Vocal Labs 2 | Instrumental/Vocal Skills 2 | RhythmStudies 2 | Transcription 1 | Music Technology 2 | Music of the African Diaspora Year 3 Arranging 3 | Approved Style Ensemble 2 | Jazz Composition 2 | Ensemble Performance 1 | Instrumental/Vocal Labs 3 | Instrumental/Vocal Skills 3 | RhythmStudies 3 | Transcription 2 | Critical Listening | Jazz History | History of WesternMusic Optional Modules Include: Performance Ear Training | Harmonic Ear Training and Sight Singing Year 4 Approved Style Ensemble 3 | Jazz Composition 3 | Ensemble Performance 2 | Irish Composers’ Workshop | Instrumental/ Vocal Labs 4 | Instrumental/Vocal Skills 4 | RhythmStudies 4 | Written Analysis Project | Music Business Optional Modules Include: AdvancedHarmony | Jazz History, Ethos and Philosophy | Irish Traditional Music # Each candidatewho sits an Entrance Test is awarded up to amaximumof 200 points that are added to their CAOpoints for the purpose of determining eligibility. To be eligible to compete for a place on this course, each candidatemust achieve theminimum threshold of 120 points in the Entrance Test andmust alsomeet the general entry requirements (see page 174). CAOcode DC014 Years 4 Places 20 Min points 328 QQI FET Yes Visit Us Online dcu.ie/DC014 Contact Details studenthelp@dcu.ie BA in Jazz andContemporaryMusic Performance Honours Bachelor Degree DC014 FutureCareers à Professional Performing Musician à Arranger à Composer à Music Producer à Music Educator à SessionMusician