Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Music Technology is a one-year QQI Level 5 programme that offers you a blend of practical and theoretical learning in music production. As a Music Technology student, you will develop your creative and technical skills through a foundation in music theory alongside core technical areas including digital audio workstation workflow, MIDI sequencing and sampling. You will explore the business side of the music sector, from contracts and royalties, to the process of building a sustainable career. Whether you are starting your journey as a producer or developing your creative skills for future study, this course offers a practical and accessible pathway into the contemporary world of music and sound production.
CERTIFICATION: QQI Level 5 in Music (5M2011).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Music Theory and Practice -5N1849
Music Industry Studies -5N1458
Sound Engineering and Production -5N1900
Music Technology -5N1640
Communications - 5N0690
Work Experience - 5N1356
Audio Engineering-5N1564
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Graduates of Music Technology can pursue careers in studio sound engineering, live sound engineering, music production, sound design for gaming and film, and audio production for podcasting or social media content. They may also work in music promotion, artist management, or as songwriters and composers. Throughout the programme, learners will have developed the knowledge, industry awareness, and technical skillset to establish their own business, freelance in their chosen field, or contribute as part of a wider creative team.