BA in Audio and Music Production

Year 1

Semester 1

• Microphone Applications and the Recording/Playback Chain
• Properties of Sound
• The Digital Audio Workstation
• Introduction to Musicianship
• Academic Writing and Research Skills

Semester 2

• Recording Electric and Acoustic Instruments
• Studio Environment
• Music Production Content Analysis
• Popular Music Genre Studies
• Musicianship for the Music Producer

Year 2

Semester 1

• Sound Synthesis
• Audio Signal Processing
• Mixing Fundamentals
• Elements of Popular Music: Piano & Strings
• Production Project 1
• Erasmus: International Academic Studies

Semester 2

• Vocal Production
• Live Sound
• Elements of Popular Music: Songwriting
• Production Project 2
• Electronic Music Production
• Erasmus: International Academic Studies

Year 3

Semester 1

• Audio Industries
• Electroacoustic Composition
• Work Placement (6 Weeks)

Semester 2

• Advanced DAW Techniques
• Studio Acoustics
• Advanced Live Sound
• Sound Design & Implementation
• Production Project 3

* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only.

Students who achieve a sufficient GPA over the course of the Level 7 degree may be considered for an Advanced Entry place onto Year 4 of the Level 8 BA (Hons) in Audio & Music Production programme. 

Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees

Note: There is no audition process or need to play an instrument for this programme.

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:

Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate

→ INCLUDING At least one H5 Grade, OR Minimum Points Score of 200
→ AND Mathematics Grade F2, O6 or H7
→ AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7

Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:

Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 5 different subjects which must include:

→ Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ One subject at:

• 'A Level’ (Grade A* - E or better)
• OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - E)
• OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

→ The remaining subjects must be different from those listed above and may be drawn from recognised subjects at:

• GCSE (Grade A* - C)
• AND/OR 'AS Level’ (Grades A - E)
• AND/OR ‘A-level’ (Grades A* - E)
• AND/OR Applied ‘A-level’ (Grade A* - E)
• AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

There is a 6 week placement in 3rd year. 

• Students who are passionate about sound and music 
• Students who enjoy working with others to realise a creative vision 
• Students who are interested in the ‘behind the scenes’ of the music and audio industries 

Jonathan Duggan (Programme Director)
Phone: +353429370200 ext 2018
Email: Jonathan.Duggan@dkit.ie

Advanced Entry: We welcome applications from students seeking advanced entry to our undergraduate music programmes.

Applicants should submit an Advanced Entry Application Form to the Admissions Office. Applicants will be called for interview/ audition and written examination

The application form for Advanced Entry is available here.

Interview Time: All students will be given a time and will be notified of room location for interview upon arrival. For your own convenience you are advised to be available up to half an hour before the appointed time in case of cancellations. While we aim to keep to the scheduled times allocated to each candidate, there may be a short delay on the day.

Transport: The main railway station in Dundalk is about 25 minutes walk from the campus. Bus Eireann and Matthews Coaches stop upon request at the main entrance to the Institute. Please give yourself plenty of time to locate the Institute. Note that if driving, DkIT operate a paid parking system on campus.

Applying to DK865: 

BA (Hons) Production of Music and Audio; The informal interview is aimed at establishing the student’s previous music experience in the area of music production and recording. Applicants will have the opportunity to discuss any recording projects they had experience working on and they are encouraged to bring examples of work completed to date to the interview.

Applicants attending interview to gain ‘Advanced’ entry onto the Production of Music and Audio Programme will be expected to provide information ( with evidence where deemed appropriate) in the following areas:

• Academic: Your Qualifications (with evidence).
• Professional: A summary of activities after leaving education. Your previous learning will be closely considered in terms of its alignment (or otherwise) with the inherent requirements of the course at the specific proposed stage of entry. This of course points not only to topics of learning covered but also to the nature of the practical Music Production learning activities experienced.
• Specific Focus: Music Production related experiences. A portfolio of Music Production related works, while not compulsory, may indeed strengthen your application. Also be prepared to produce sufficient evidence to demonstrate the validity of any material you are presenting as your own, or part thereof.
• General Music Production knowledge/interest: Your knowledge of the various technologies currently used in Music Production and your experience in using them. Examples of Music Producers whose work your are influenced/impressed by.
• Course Insight: Your broad understanding of what you believe the Production of Music and Audio course to be about.
• Interpersonal skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Creativity, Integration, Directed Study.
• Projected career: What area of the broader Music Production discipline do you see yourself seeking employment in?