DB534 · Level 6 · 2 years

Sound Engineering and Music Production

Dublin Business School · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

109

Down 36 points since 2023 (145).

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About this course

This is a two-year Higher Certificate in sound engineering and music production, run with Sound Training College in Temple Bar, Dublin. You get plenty of studio time and real project work.

How long
2 years
What you study
Topics include recording techniques, music technology, electronic music production, working with clients, acoustics, composition and the music business. You use software like Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton, and there are talks from industry professionals. Classes are in person.
Who it suits
Suits students who love music, enjoy working with technology and want hands-on studio experience.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

2023145202410920252152026109

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026109Published after the final round
2025 215208409
2024 109109371
2023 145145390

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • A language or Irish or English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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