US809 · Level 8 · 4 years

Music and Sound Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

316

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in Athlone that covers sound engineering and the technology of musical instruments. It is built with creative industry professionals.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study sound engineering each year, along with instrument technology, digital audio, acoustics, audio electronics and sound for film and games. You even build instruments and microphones in a wood workshop. Year 4 ends with a capstone project.
Placement and abroad
There are work experience modules in Year 2 and Year 3, where you find your own placement with support from staff.
Where it can lead
Careers include studio, live and broadcast sound engineer, foley artist, game audio technician, acoustician and event coordinator, and graduates can go on to Level 9 and 10 postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who like both music and tinkering with technology and electronics.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026316Published after the final round
2025 297297403
2024 290290368
2023 307307350

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

  • Czech: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Danish: 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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