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MH101 - Music Technology
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When you study music technology at Maynooth University, you’ll develop both your creative and technical abilities.
You’ll also have a unique and flexible opportunity to explore other subjects too. Under MH101 you can study music technology alongside music, computer science and a host of other subjects.
Solid foundations
Wide in scope, our dynamic programme gives you a broad and firm foundation in practical and theoretical work.
This includes:
- recording and sound engineering
- computer music programming
- sound design
- composition
- acoustics and psychoacoustics
High-spec facilities
You’ll grow your technical skills and benefit from our excellent on-site facilities, including:
- a recording studio
- a live room
- 5.1 mastering studio
- 8-channel immersive studio
- field recording resources
Practice and theory
You’ll also enjoy being fully immersed in the practice and theory of music technology.
You’ll gain hands-on experience of the core practical skills while learning all about the essential concepts.
Follow your interests
In your final year, you’ll have more opportunities to specialise in the areas that interest you most, including a project on topics like:
- sound engineering (recording, mixing)
- composition
- software development
- instrument development
Subject Structure
First year
- 15 credits of Music Technology
- Choose 2 or 3 other subjects, which may include Critical Skills, from the available groups (maximum 1 subject per group)
Second year and Final year
- Music Technology and 1 of your other first year subjects as part of a Double Major degree or as a Minor
- Optional 10 credit Elective in second year
- Optional Erasmus/Study Abroad after second 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.
Entry requirements
Leaving Certificate applicants
Required minimum 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & third language. Recommended minimum 03/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics if choosing Music Technology.
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.
The Maynooth Education
Learn more about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.
Postgraduate
Many graduates choose to progress to the department’s MA courses in music technology and programming.
Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.
Careers
Our Music Technology graduates emerge with skills in:
- sound design
- computer programming
- music recording and production
- skills offered through studying a second discipline
Some of the career areas which our graduates have pursued include:
- sound designer for games
- animation and film
- music producer
- recording engineer
- software developer
- radio producer
- arts administration
- events management
- music publicity
- music journalism