Overview

The Music Production with Composition (Hons) programme from Griffith College is run in partnership with Pulse College and has been uniquely designed by the industry for the industry.

The aim of the course is to equip you with a high level of competence in specific skills for the areas of composition, studio recording, live sound, music technology and much more.

Career Progression

Previous graduates of our Music programme have found employment in a variety of sectors within music industry. Some of the many great artists or facilities past pupils have worked with are: Prince, Kings of Leon, 50 Cent, Snoop Dog, U2, REM, Kylie Minogue, Windmill Pictures, Brown Bag, Ardmore Studios, RTE, FM104, TV3, RTE Radio, The Apprentice, Masterchef, Little Brittan, River cottage, Harry Potter, Casino Royale, MTV X-Factor, The Voice, Slane, Oxygen, O2, Electric Picnic, Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Technology

Applications Technology

Music Theory/Aural Training

The Music Industry

Sound Reinforcement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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47

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 53 other Bachelors in Music in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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47

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

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)

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 activities, such as band performance, DJ-ing, community arts, visual or performing arts

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

9850 EUR / year

≈ 9850 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career Progression

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Funding

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