Audio & Music Technology

Learn the skills required to succeed as a modern day Audio Professional with this unique, industry-focused programme. Aimed at musicians, DJs, computer music hobbyists, and general lovers of music, this programme will equip you with the skills required to succeed as a modern-day audio professional.

We expect all applicants to have a proven interest in audio and/or music technology, and to display some interest in related creative media arts. Knowledge of the basic use of computers (either Mac or PC) and music/audio software will be helpful, but not essential before starting the course. It is a definite advantage to demonstrate your passion for audio, i.e. playing in a band, DJ-ing, recording or making music at home. A willingness to explore new ideas is important alongside a positive attitude this creative field of study. Irish Citizen Under 23 Years of Age Entry onto our Programme is based upon a course interview and achieving a minimum of: 2x H5s (H5 = 50 – 60% in a Leaving Certificate Higher Level subject) and Minimum of 4x O6/H7s (O6 = 40 – 55% in a Leaving Certificate Ordinary Subject / H7 = 30-40% in a Leaving Certificate Higher Level subject) To include a minimum O6 or higher in Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics and either Irish or English Or: QQI (FETAC) Level 6 / QQI (HETAC) Level 7 in Music/Media or similar Or: a Minimum of 2 Grade C A Levels as well as 4 subjects from either A levels (Grades A-E) or GCSE (Grades A,B or C). Or NVQ Level 3 in Music/Media or similar. Additionally, we expect applicants to conform to a number of the following criteria:

• Basic knowledge of computers (Mac/PC, and audio software): helpful but not essential
• The ability to devise original work across a variety of media
• FETAC Level 6 / HETAC Level 7 in Music/Media or similar
• 3 GCE A Level, NVQ Level 3 in Music/Media or similar
• Extra-curricular activity, such as band performance, DJ-ing, community arts, visual or performing arts Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience will also be considered. English Language Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.