Music - Sound Engineering
This one-year Level 6 is an immersive experience in recording, managing and running a recording studio. It is a oneyear full time course consisting of both practical and theoretical training. Learners will have the opportunity to record, mix and produce bands, performers and artists in our state of the art recording studios on LCFE campus. It is an ideal add-on for our Level 5 students who wish to receive more hands on studio time with project management and web authoring modules furthering career opportunities. It is also perfect for anyone with relevant experience or past students who wish to top up their skill level.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
38 Weeks
Entry Requirements
Education: Junior Certificate or Equivalent
Aptitude: An interest in music theory and practice
Previous Experience: Have completed a QQI Level 5 or equivalent in music
Applicants should have a QQI Level 5 qualification in music or a music related subject and an interest in music theory and practice.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities / Progression
Employment in the areas of: DJ’ing, Sound or Music Production / Performance, Event Management, Broadcasting / Radio Broadcasting and other related areas.
Award holders may apply for a place in Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies.
Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026 End Date: 28/05/2027
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration and examination fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview.
Means-tested Student Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. The administration of these grants was handled by the former Vocational Education Committees (VECs) up to the 2011/12 academic year. A new ONLINE ONLY grant applications system was introduced in the 2012/13 academic year. All applications have to be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), the single Awarding Authority for all new student grant applications, through www.susi.ie. If you are thinking of embarking on a programme with us, you should investigate whether you are eligible, and, if so, submit an application.
QQI Award Code 6M20602)
This one-year full time course in Advanced Music Studies is designed to provide the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge of music theory, performance, and recording and aims to give participants an introduction to the core concepts, principles and systems pertinent to practitioners in the performing arts. The programme will provide learners with the opportunity to develop a broad range of conceptual, practical and factual knowledge relevant to key areas of performance. In addition the course will offer the learner the opportunity of developing a range of knowledge and skills across a broad spectrum of the performing arts industry.
On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded a 120 credit QQI level 6 Major Award in Music.
Learning Outcomes
• To provide learners with specialised knowledge, skills and coaching in musical performance.
• To further learners’ knowledge of music theory in relation to their own musical practice
• To guide learners to apply their musical knowledge in practical, real-world contexts.
• To enable learners to develop musical praxis dependent musicians, preparing them for sustainable employment in the music industry.
• To provide learners with vocational knowledge of the music sector by linking them with musical institutions and organisations through work experience and networking opportunities.
• To enhance learners’ musical confidence through formal music education and training.
• To empower learners to take ownership and direct their own lifelong musical development and learning
Work Experience Work Experience (6N1946) QQI
Communications Communications (6N1950) QQI
Studio And Location Sound Production Studio & Location Sound Production (6N4981) QQI
Sound Engineering And Music Technology Sound Engineering & Music Technology (6N5456) QQI
Music Performance Music Performance (6N20600) QQI
Music Theory and Practice Music Theory & Practice (6N20601) QQI
Studio Practice Studio Practice (6N3571) QQI
Music Video Production Music Video Production (6N5806) QQI
Development of Key Skills
Building on Key Skills
6M20496 - Digital Media Production.
Award: QQI Level 6 Digital Media Production 6M20496.
Our vibrant, Creative Media Department has constantly strived to meet changing broadcast and production industry needs. Programmes in Radio, Television/ Video Production, Print Journalism and Event Production, delivered in a high-tech learning environment, enable learners to gain invaluable experience in the College’s Apple iMac Lab and our brand new Broadcast Media Centre incorporating an online campus radio station - iMix.
Phone: 061578100 1800707077
Email: cfet.admissions@lcetb.ie