Irish World Academy of Music and Dance Ph.D

The Ph.D. in Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick is an innovative four-year program designed to give students a comprehensive education in the field of Irish music and dance. This program features a multidisciplinary curriculum, combining coursework from musicology, ethnomusicology, history, dance studies, anthropology, and more. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through various research projects exploring traditional music and dance practices as well as their modern adaptations. This program is unique in its interdisciplinary approach, giving students the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the cultural and social significance of Irish music and dance while also gaining valuable technical skills in performance or instruction. With access to world-class resources such as the Irish World Academy's own Traditional Music Archive and Teaching Library, this program provides graduates with excellent career prospects in academia or industry, giving them the opportunity to make meaningful contributions towards preserving and promoting Ireland's rich musical heritage.