DK865 · Level 8 · 4 years

Audio and Music Production

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

219

Down 104 points since 2023 (323).

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About this course

A Level 8 degree in recording, producing and shaping sound. There is no audition and you do not need to play an instrument.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers microphones, digital audio workstations, recording techniques, mixing and live sound, along with musicianship. Later years add sound synthesis, vocal production, songwriting, electronic music, broadcast audio, mastering and sound design. It is hands-on, in recording studios, with a major project in Year 4.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you spend 6 weeks in industry, and in Year 2 you can study abroad for a semester.
Where it can lead
Careers include record producer, recording and mixing engineer, composer, live sound engineer, sound designer, game audio and radio producer.
Who it suits
Suits students who love music and sound, enjoy technology and like working in creative teams.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026219Published after the final round
2025 236236379
2024 261261390
2023 323209348

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

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