BA (Hons) Degree in Audio and Music Technology
Dublin, Ireland
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,850 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* For international students, €14,325
Key Summary
Pulse College is very excited to partner with Griffith College, Ireland’s largest independent third level institution, to deliver this brand new, unique and industry-focused BA (Hons) Degree in Audio and Music Technology.
Recording Studios, Live Venue’s, TV & Radio, Post-Production, Live Performance: It is now essential to be skilled in an array of disciplines to become successful in the audio industry.
It is with these various industry disciplines in mind that we have designed a new BA (Hons) Degree in Audio & Music Technology in partnership with Ireland’s largest independent third level institution, Griffith College.
Aimed at musicians, DJ’s, computer music hobbyists, and general lovers of music, this programme will train you with the skills required to succeed as a modern-day Audio Professional.
Course Content
We will teach you how to record and produce music both in the home studio and in large recording studios. You will learn about live sound from both a performance and technical perspective.
The modern “studio engineer” can record, mix and master audio, but also help produce. Whether it is programming drum parts or string sections or even being on stage, performing with a band.
Please note you do not need to be a musician to be accepted onto this course but someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about all things music.
As with all our courses, hands-on experience is crucial to learning. This course is no different. Our students will be trained in Windmill Lane Recording Studios and will also be required to put on live shows and performances throughout the duration of the course.
Why Study Music Technology at Pulse College?
- This course is taught by passionate Industry Professionals
- Students will have access to State of the Art Facilities – including access to the iconic Windmill Lane Recording Studios
- The curriculum is taught to international industry standard
- Guest Industry talks and lecturers
- Use of industry-relevant software applications
- Pulse College is an Apple Logic Pro Certified Centre and Avid Pro Tools Centre
- 24-hour studio access
- Become a member of our Creative Community – Pulse College offer courses in film production, game design and animation
Detailed Course Content
Year 1:
- Music Technology
- Applications Technology
- Recording Studio Principles
- Music Theory/Aural Training
- The Music Industry
- Sound Reinforcement
- Critical Listening & Audio Analysis
Year 2:
- Advanced Music Technology
- Music Production and Recording
- Sound Design
- Advanced Music Theory/Aural Training
- Advanced Sound Reinforcement
- Live Music & Performance Technologies
- History of Music Production and Recording
Year 3
- Dissertation
- Advanced Music Production and Recording
- Professional Practice
- Studio Design Installation
- Live Events and Audio Streaming Technologies
- Audio Post Production Techniques
- Sound Design for Games
Further Progression
The skills gained through this course will allow you to move into a variety of careers within the creative industries, such as music recording, live sound, TV, post-production, education and sound design for multimedia.
At the end of the programme, you will have built up an extensive portfolio demonstrating expert technical, artistic and professional abilities, giving you the cutting edge needed to gain employment in this exciting and varied industry. You will also have the required business skills which will enable you to start your own freelance practice.