Overview Consider Music Technology if you are interested in: studying for a degree in audio and information technologies a degree which strikes a balance between theory and practice to ensure that you gain experience working with the essential concepts and practical skills involved in music technology the general elements of music, such as basic theory and notation, composition and aspects of popular music, along with technical areas including computer programming, signal processing and sound engineering gaining technical skills and qualifications suitable for a number of music and media industry positions You are not required to have studied Music for the Leaving Certificate, but students are expected to have some music reading skills and knowledge of basic elements of music theory, e.g. scales, intervals and chords. First year includes a module designed to ensure that students attain proficiency in theory and notation.

Career Options You will gain technical skills and qualifications suitable for a number of music and media industry positions, including the following areas: music and sound production for recording, radio and television; music and media software development; sound effects design for the games industry; music and arts management positions; and composition for multimedia and films.