This course is for you if you are interested in a career in music and sound engineering or music promotion. This course provides a combination of practical and theoretical tuition in all aspects of digital sound engineering and music production.
On this course you will gain the essential knowledge, industry experience, contacts and opportunities required to succeed in the music industry from lecturers who are experienced engineers, musicians, and industry practitioners. You will collaborate and work with the students of the Music Performance course to create annual live events to build your knowledge, skills and competencies.
This course should help you decide if you want to further your studies in this area or use this qualification to gain employment or progress to further and higher education.
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203190 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sound Production |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Fee | €100 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in this college Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+) CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students. A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses QQI Level 4 award or equivalent You will also need to support your application with a written statement of your interest in this area, and if possible, including evidence of your experience and links to materials you have made or recorded. On application you will be advised by the college on how to submit this supporting documentation. Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate |
| Career Path | Graduates with a Merit profile may apply for entry to BTEC Higher National Diploma courses in BCFE, such as: Music Production Level 6 (PEH) Contemporary Music Performance Level 6 (PRH) Irish Traditional Music Performance and Traineeship in Instrument Making, Repair and Maintenance Level 6 (PTH) Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution). |
| Course Code | PMCe |
The aim of this foundation course is to give adults who left school early, or who are a long time out of education the opportunity to return to education and to participate in a year of learning and Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for further study.
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This course is for you if you want the opportunity to explore and further your musicianship and performance skills.
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