Program Overview
Music and Sound Engineering – BSc
Course Overview
Have you thought about a career in the music industry? TUS Athlone Campus exclusively offers an industry-focused program that features Sound Engineering, Instrument Technology, Imaging, and Professional Development to create the unique Bachelor of Science in Music and Sound Engineering, Level 7 (MASE).
As a MASE student, you will be involved in a wide range of industry-specific assignments and practical work which encompasses all aspects of sound engineering, instrument craft & design, and other creative studies that are all necessities for the creative industry. This diversity aims to give graduates of the course a range of skills and the flexibility required to work within a highly competitive & creative industry, and on completion of the course, you will have assembled an impressive portfolio of industry-related work to take forward into your career.
Being a musician is not a course pre-requisite, so MASE is suitable for all candidates. There are diverse creative modules on offer that cover everything from sound engineering to radio broadcast production and sound for film & television and video & animation development, to work placement and communications modules that unlock the core principles required to craft your own successful career.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate
- Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination.
- Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish).
Mature Applicants
- Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
International Applicants
- International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process.
- Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time.
- You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application.
Course Modules
Year 1 – Semester 1
- Sound Engineering 1.1
- Instrument Technology 1.1
- Music and Instrument Appreciation
- Video and Animation Development
- Communications 1
Year 1 – Semester 2
- Sound Engineering 1.2
- Instrument Technology 1.2
- Music Production
- Music Marketing
Year 2 – Semester 1
- Sound Engineering 2.1
- Instrument Technology 2.1
- Digital Audio
- Work Experience
Year 2 – Semester 2
- Sound Engineering 2.2
- Instrument Technology 2.2
- Acoustics and Sound Perception
- Communications
Year 3 – Semester 1
- Sound Engineering 3.1
- Audio Electronics 3.1
- Sound for Film and T.V
- Work Placement
- Acoustic Technology
Year 3 – Semester 2
- Sound Engineering 3.2
- Audio Electronics 3.2
- Video Game Audio
- Visual Creation
Career Opportunities
On completion of the course, you will have experienced the required practical and theoretical knowledge to be able to apply yourself to the positions below:
- Recording Studio Assistant Sound Engineer
- Assistant Live Sound Engineer
- Assistant Broadcast Sound Engineer for Radio & TV
- Foley Artist
- Audio Visual Technician
- Video Game Audio Technician
- Multi-Media Sound Designer
- Instrument Building & Maintenance Technician
- Music Entrepreneur
- Assistant Acoustician
- Event Coordinator
Further Study
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 8 Honours Degree in Music and Sound Engineering within TUS.
Program Outline
It combines Sound Engineering, Instrument Technology, Imaging, and Professional Development to provide a comprehensive education in the creative industries. The program aims to equip graduates with a diverse range of skills and the flexibility to succeed in a highly competitive and creative industry. Students will engage in a variety of industry-specific assignments and practical work, encompassing all aspects of sound engineering, instrument craft & design, and other creative studies. The program is designed to be suitable for all candidates, regardless of prior musical experience.
Outline:
The program is structured over three years, with two semesters per year. Each semester includes a variety of modules, as detailed below:
Year 1
- Semester 1:
- Sound Engineering 1.1
- Instrument Technology 1.1
- Music and Instrument Appreciation
- Video and Animation Development
- Communications 1
- Semester 2:
- Sound Engineering 1.2
- Instrument Technology 1.2
- Music Production
- Music Marketing
Year 2
- Semester 1:
- Sound Engineering 2.1
- Instrument Technology 2.1
- Digital Audio
- Work Experience
- Semester 2:
- Sound Engineering 2.2
- Instrument Technology 2.2
- Acoustics and Sound Perception
- Communications
Year 3
- Semester 1:
- Sound Engineering 3.1
- Audio Electronics 3.1
- Sound for Film and T.V
- Work Placement
- Acoustic Technology
- Semester 2:
- Sound Engineering 3.2
- Audio Electronics 3.2
- Video Game Audio
- Visual Creation
Careers:
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be equipped with the practical and theoretical knowledge to pursue various roles in the music and sound engineering industry, including:
- Recording Studio Assistant Sound Engineer
- Assistant Live Sound Engineer
- Assistant Broadcast Sound Engineer for Radio & TV
- Foley Artist
- Audio Visual Technician
- Video Game Audio Technician
- Multi-Media Sound Designer
- Instrument Building & Maintenance Technician
- Music Entrepreneur
- Assistant Acoustician
- Event Coordinator Graduates are also eligible for the Level 8 Honours Degree in Music and Sound Engineering within TUS.
