The Technological University of the Shannon is a renowned institution of higher education located in the Shannon region of Ireland. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and innovation, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in diverse fields such as engineering, business, science, and technology. With state-of-the-art facilities, industry partnerships, and a dynamic learning environment, the Technological University of the Shannon prepares students for successful careers and equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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Have you thought about a career in the music industry? TUS Athlone Campus exclusively offers an industry focused program that features Sound Engineering, Instrument Technology, Imaging and Professional Development to create the unique Bachelor of Science in Music and Sound Engineering, Level 7 (MASE). As a MASE student, you will be involved in a wide range of industry specific assignments and practical work which encompasses all aspects of sound engineering, instrument craft & design and other creative studies that are all necessities for the creative industry. This diversity aims to give graduates of the course a range of skills and the flexibility required to work within a highly competitive & creative industry, and on completion of the course, you will have assembled an impressive portfolio of industry related work to take forward into your career. Being a musician is not a course pre-requisite, so MASE is suitable for all candidates. There are diverse creative modules on offer that cover everything from sound engineering to radio broadcast production and sound for film & television and video & animation development, to work placement and communications modules that unlock the core principles required to craft your own successful career. Show less

Year 1
You will be introduced to the core concepts of working with computer based sound engineering, live sound engineering, wood working & instrument manufacture and to the importance of working with audio and visuals in a creative industry.

Modules in Year 1 include: • Sound Engineering 1 • Instrument Technology 1 • Music Appreciation • Music & Production • Music Marketing • Video and Animation Development • Learning & Development for Higher Education

Year 2
This year builds on the core concepts from year 1. As a Year 2 student, you will be able to hone your studio sound engineering skills with open access to the AIT’s recording studio to complete project work, you will continue making instruments from their raw materials and you will be introduced to more business concepts – particularly entrepreneurship, which is a critical skill to work in an industry as competitive as music.

Modules in Year 2 include• Sound Engineering 2 • Instrument Technology 2 • Digital Audio

Year 3
Over the course of year 3 new topics such as radio, video game audio and room acoustics will be introduced to students and as a Year 3 student, you will engage with a real industry work setting during the first semester when you go out on work placement.

Modules in Year 3 include: • Sound Engineering 3 • Acoustic Technology • Music Technology • Image Creation and the Moving Image • Engineering Science • Work Placement

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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