US704 · Level 7 · 3 years

Music and Sound Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

290

Up 30 points since 2023 (260).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 BSc in music and sound engineering at TUS Athlone, combining sound engineering with instrument technology. You do not need to be a musician.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study sound engineering each semester, plus instrument technology, digital audio, acoustics, audio electronics, video and animation, music marketing, and sound for film and television. Year three includes video game audio. You build a portfolio of industry related work.
Placement and abroad
Year two includes a work experience module and year three has a work placement module.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as assistant sound engineers in studios, live and broadcast, or as foley artists, game audio technicians, instrument technicians or event coordinators, and can progress to the Level 8 degree in Music and Sound Engineering.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in sound and how instruments work, and like practical, technical creative work.

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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

2023260202428520252062026290

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026290Published after the final round
2025 206206382
2024 285218409
2023 260260360

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

  • Spanish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • 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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