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PG DIPLOMA IN SOUND AND MUSIC COMPUTING
Interested in the technical aspects of the music industry and wider creative industries? Explore music application development, audio signal processing, sound synthesis and more with this rewarding part-time programme.
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- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MHT64,MHT65
- Award Type and NFQ level
- POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (9)
- Study Mode
- Part time
- Closing Date
- 27 August 2027
Overview
This PGDip programme caters for students who want to concentrate on technical aspects of the music and creative industries. It covers the areas of music application development, audio signal processing, sound synthesis, acoustics, and computer programming. It is taught in the state-of-the-art facilities of the Music Technology Laboratory of the Music Department.
Course structure
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Students take 30 credits of taught modules in SEM1 and 2.
The part-time programme is delivered over 2 years. Students take 30 credits of taught modules in each year.
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.
Year 1
Year 2
Careers
- Roles in Music and Media
- Creative Industries
- Software Development
- Academic Research
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent with a minimum of Third-Class Honours (3H) in any discipline. For disciplines other than Music, candidates will have to demonstrate some degree of musical training and affinity.
If you do not meet the standard entry requirements then you may be eligible to apply under the University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. Please click here for further information.
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. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here.
How to apply
Applications must be made via the MU Apply portal. Please click here to start your application.
When making your application, please ensure you prepare any documents listed below. You may be required to submit documents in two stages. You will be required to upload and submit the following documents with your application:
- Full academic transcripts for all semesters/ years completed to date
- Graduation Certificate if you have graduated
- A copy of your passport
- Up to date CV
If English is not your first language, you may be required to upload evidence of English language proficiency. For information please click here.