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Music

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2011

Studying music opens the door to diverse career opportunities in areas such as performance, music education, sound production (both live and in studio), festival organising, marketing and promoting events and many other roles in the arts.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Drumshanbo
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Course provider

Duration

38 weeks, full-time.

Entry Requirements

It is desirable that applicants have participated in primary and post primary education.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate some skills relevant to the course, and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.

Be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Applicants must complete an informal interview to determine suitability for the course.

Careers / Further progression

What are the progression opportunities
Employment as a music, song or dance teacher. Employment in the Arts, Event Management or Promotion. Students may also progress onto a wide range of Higher Education options in the areas of Music and Performance Arts.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: 01/09/2026
End Date: 28/05/2027

Course is free but there may be some minor costs for occasional expenses like fieldtrips, equipment and other related items.

Studying music opens the door to diverse career opportunities in areas such as performance, music education, sound production (both live and in studio), festival organising, marketing and promoting events and many other roles in the arts.

You’ll improve on your chosen instrument and try other ones, learn how to orchestrate and arrange music and song, produce and perform concerts and develop skills in critical listening, music theory, teamwork and communication.

If you are interested in studying music at University, this course is the perfect stepping stone to the many music degree courses available.

By pursuing music, you not only enhance your artistic expression but also gain insights into collaboration and cultural appreciation. It allows you the opportunity to express and develop your creative talents and is a great way to maintain a balanced, healthy and sociable lifestyle.

Work Experience (5N1356)
Communications (5N0690)
Event Production (5N1374)
Music Industry Studies (5N1458)
Music Performance (5N1301)
Music Theory & Practice (5N1849)
Irish Music (5N1454)

5M2011 - Music

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James Hardiman
Phone: 071 9185035
Mobile: 089 2667813
Email: info@leitrimcollege.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Drumshanbo
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider