The Bachelor in Music Education degree is designed to provide for the academic and professional requirements of those wishing to become music teachers at secondary school level (including Northern Ireland). If you enjoy music, already have a reasonable standard of performance, and wish to combine these qualities with a teaching career, then this course will be ideally suited to you. Students registering on the course in September 2021 and every two years thereafter (i.e. September 2023, September 2025) will study jointly at the TU Dublin Conservatory of Music and Drama and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) only, throughout the four-year course Students registering on the course in September 2022 and every two years thereafter (i.e. September 2024, September 2026) will study jointly at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) only, throughout the four-year course. This four year course will equip you with a high standard of performance in the instrument of your choice, as well as associated competences in related music skills, i.e. conducting, keyboard skills, counterpoint, composition, orchestration, analysis and history of music. A fundamental feature of the course is personal development in music, instilling the ability to arouse the interest and enthusiasm of pupils. You will be encouraged to engage in ensemble work at a level appropriate to your ability. Opportunities to perform are provided, offering realistic goals for all, including the exceptionally gifted. Supervised practice in all aspects of classroom teaching is provided in addition to instrumental/vocal practice.