Music Technology

It offers full use of computer resources at the Music Technology Labs at Maynooth University; access to studio space, with the possibility of working towards recording and production projects; expert advice on musical and technical issues is provided by composers and researchers at the cutting edge of their fields.

The course is structured around a number of options covering all aspects of Music Technology from acoustics to computer programming, including audio signal processing, synthesis and recording engineering. Foreign language instruction is also available through the Maynooth University Language Centre.



Year 1 (Full-time)

Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory

Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory

ACOUSTICS & PSYCHOACOUSTICS MU610A 10 1 Compulsory

SOFTWARE SOUND SYNTHESIS MU611A 10 1 Compulsory

IRISH MEDIA HISTORY MD624 10 1 Not compulsory

SOUND RECORDING TECHNIQUES MU612A 10 1 Not compulsory

MUSIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING 1 MU614A 10 1 Not compulsory

CREATIVE INTERACTIVE COMPUTING MD630 10 2 Not compulsory

MUSICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING MU616A 10 2 Not compulsory

INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS MU617A 10 2 Not compulsory

ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION MU619A 10 2 Not compulsory

MUSIC RECORDING PROJECT MU621A 10 2 Not compulsory



Year 1 (Part-time)

Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory

ACOUSTICS & PSYCHOACOUSTICS MU610A 10 1 Compulsory

IRISH MEDIA HISTORY MD624 10 1 Not compulsory

SOFTWARE SOUND SYNTHESIS MU611A 10 1 Not compulsory

SOUND RECORDING TECHNIQUES MU612A 10 1 Not compulsory

MUSIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING 1 MU614A 10 1 Not compulsory

CREATIVE INTERACTIVE COMPUTING MD630 10 2 Not compulsory

MUSICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING MU616A 10 2 Not compulsory

INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS MU617A 10 2 Not compulsory

ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION MU619A 10 2 Not compulsory

MUSIC RECORDING PROJECT MU621A 10 2 Not compulsory



Year 2 (Part-time)

Open MUSIC TECHNOLOGY P/T

MU502P - MUSIC TECHNOLOGY P/T

Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory

SOFTWARE SOUND SYNTHESIS MU611A 10 1 Compulsory

IRISH MEDIA HISTORY MD624 10 1 Not compulsory

ACOUSTICS & PSYCHOACOUSTICS MU610A 10 1 Not compulsory

SOUND RECORDING TECHNIQUES MU612A 10 1 Not compulsory

MUSIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING 1 MU614A 10 1 Not compulsory

CREATIVE INTERACTIVE COMPUTING MD630 10 2 Not compulsory

MUSICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING MU616A 10 2 Not compulsory

INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS MU617A 10 2 Not compulsory

ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION MU619A 10 2 Not compulsory

MUSIC RECORDING PROJECT MU621A 10 2 Not compulsory

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level, with a III Class Honours as a minimum (or equivalent). Students with a primary degree other than Music would normally have to demonstrate some degree of musical training and affinity. Candidates will be called for an interview.



Minimum English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants..



Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Applications are open for the 2025/6 academic year. Visit our online application portal to start your application.

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For queries on your postgraduate course options please contact pgstudies@mu.ie

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If you are an international (Non-EU) applicant please contact internationaladmissions@mu.ie

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

In general, there are two levels of fees payable. EU students from EU countries including Ireland pay a subsidised level of fees for both taught courses and research programmes. Tuition fees for students from outside the EU are not subsidised and are thus somewhat higher than for EU students.

Commences September

Teaching; Music industry; recording; production; composition; software programming an multimedia design; radio production; music education.