Music Technology
The course is creativity-driven, with emphasis on musical aspects of computer programming and audio technology.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level, with a III Class Honours as a minimum (or equivalent). Students with a primary degree other than Music would normally have to demonstrate some degree of musical training and affinity. Candidates will be called for an interview.
Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants..
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
Careers / Further progression
Teaching; Music industry; recording; production; composition; software programming an multimedia design; radio production; music education.
Further information
Commences September
Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
EU - Closes: 30th June 2024 @ 11:59 pm
PAC Code
MHT58 Full-time
MHT59 Part-time
The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.
It offers full use of computer resources at the Music Technology Labs at Maynooth University; access to studio space, with the possibility of working towards recording and production projects; expert advice on musical and technical issues is provided by composers and researchers at the cutting edge of their fields.
The course is structured around a number of options covering all aspects of Music Technology from acoustics to computer programming, including audio signal processing, synthesis and recording engineering. Foreign language instruction is also available through the Maynooth University Language Centre.
Year 1 (Full-time)
Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory
Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory
ACOUSTICS & PSYCHOACOUSTICS MU610A 10 1 Compulsory
SOFTWARE SOUND SYNTHESIS MU611A 10 1 Compulsory
IRISH MEDIA HISTORY MD624 10 1 Not compulsory
SOUND RECORDING TECHNIQUES MU612A 10 1 Not compulsory
MUSIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING 1 MU614A 10 1 Not compulsory
CREATIVE INTERACTIVE COMPUTING MD630 10 2 Not compulsory
MUSICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING MU616A 10 2 Not compulsory
INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS MU617A 10 2 Not compulsory
ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION MU619A 10 2 Not compulsory
MUSIC RECORDING PROJECT MU621A 10 2 Not compulsory
Year 1 (Part-time)
Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory
ACOUSTICS & PSYCHOACOUSTICS MU610A 10 1 Compulsory
IRISH MEDIA HISTORY MD624 10 1 Not compulsory
SOFTWARE SOUND SYNTHESIS MU611A 10 1 Not compulsory
SOUND RECORDING TECHNIQUES MU612A 10 1 Not compulsory
MUSIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING 1 MU614A 10 1 Not compulsory
CREATIVE INTERACTIVE COMPUTING MD630 10 2 Not compulsory
MUSICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING MU616A 10 2 Not compulsory
INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS MU617A 10 2 Not compulsory
ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION MU619A 10 2 Not compulsory
MUSIC RECORDING PROJECT MU621A 10 2 Not compulsory
Year 2 (Part-time)
Open MUSIC TECHNOLOGY P/T
MU502P - MUSIC TECHNOLOGY P/T
Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory
SOFTWARE SOUND SYNTHESIS MU611A 10 1 Compulsory
IRISH MEDIA HISTORY MD624 10 1 Not compulsory
ACOUSTICS & PSYCHOACOUSTICS MU610A 10 1 Not compulsory
SOUND RECORDING TECHNIQUES MU612A 10 1 Not compulsory
MUSIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING 1 MU614A 10 1 Not compulsory
CREATIVE INTERACTIVE COMPUTING MD630 10 2 Not compulsory
MUSICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING MU616A 10 2 Not compulsory
INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS MU617A 10 2 Not compulsory
ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION MU619A 10 2 Not compulsory
MUSIC RECORDING PROJECT MU621A 10 2 Not compulsory
Programme Director Prof. Victor Lazzarini
Tel: +353 (0)1 708 6716
E-mail; victor.lazzarini@mu.ie
Website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/music
Address: Department of Music, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co Kildare