Overview

ReSound brings together three leading institutions within the FilmEU European University alliance: the Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) in Ireland, and Universidade Lusófona (UL) in Portugal and the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA). Through Erasmus+ mobility, students experience a truly European education, studying across Northern, Western, and Southern Europe while gaining access to an extensive network of trans-European partners. This diversity broadens perspectives, fosters cross-cultural collaboration, and opens doors to international opportunities.

ReSound is shaped by the needs of today’s creative industries and the emerging paradigms of tomorrow. Our programme prepares specialists in sound design, production, composition and execution across media arts—including film, television, gaming, immersive media, and virtual environments. Graduates leave not only as industry-ready professionals but as advocates for the thoughtful integration of sound in society, reshaping how we “hear” the world around us.

ReSound equips graduates with the expertise to navigate diverse industries, from cinema to immersive media, video games to events, offering boundless career opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acoustics & Psychoacoustics

Audio and Music Production

Sound Psychology

Film Sound Theory: History, Aesthetics & Subversion

Sound and the Environment

Sound Ecosystems

Sound Concepts
Film Audio: Post Production Tools

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dún Laoghaire, Ireland
A dos Cunhados, Portugal
Vilnius, Lithuania

Disciplines

Film Studies Game Design Sound Engineering View 7 other Masters in Sound Engineering 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

ReSound is open to both European and non-European students who hold a bachelor’s degree in sound, music, film, or media studies (minimum or European Qualifications Framework level 6 or equivalent). Applicants with degrees in other fields may also be considered if they possess relevant prior experience in areas such as sound, music, film, or media studies. Applications from final year undergraduate students in the above disciplines will also be considered.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7500 EUR / year

≈ 7500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7500 EUR / year

≈ 7500 EUR / year

Living costs

Dún Laoghaire

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

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

Funding

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships will be awarded based on merit. Those granted an Erasmus+ scholarship pay no tuition fees and receive a scholarship of 1,400 EUR per month. These Erasmus+ scholarships contribute to travel, visa and a living allowance.

The EU’s Skills and Education Guarantee (S&E) allows applications for support for Master’s studies abroad. Loans will be offered by participating banks and student loan agencies on favourable conditions to mobile students, better than market interest rates + up to 2 years to allow graduates to get into a job before beginning repayment. More information at Application — ReSound

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

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Ireland
Lithuania
Portugal

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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