FAQ
Application Process
When do applications open?
The application open period is from 29th January 2025 until 10th March 2025 inclusive.
How do I apply?
Please refer to the ReSound Applications Requirements for a full list of documentation and other requirements. Click on the following link to access the application portal.
Do I need a Portfolio as part of the application process?
Yes. Portfolio of previous sound / media related work. Please include a short reflective paragraph on each piece explicitly stating your role in that work. Please supply 3-5 examples. You can supply a single hyperlink to a portfolio website or individual pieces. The team can realistically listen / watch 10-15 minutes of material application, so please select the best work.
What counts as a certified copy of the original document?
Certified copies are photocopies of original documents that are certified with a stamp and signature to confirm that the copies are true to the originals. New date of the certification must be included.
Who should the recommendation letters be addressed to?
The recommendation letters should be addressed to the ‘board members of ReSound’.
When will interviews be held?
Interviews are scheduled to take place online (over Microsoft Teams) between 28th April and 1st May. If you are being called for Interview, you will receive at least one week’s notice of the time and date.
When will I know if my application has been successful?
Offers of places (subject to visa approval if applicable) will be made no later than Friday 16th May.
Can I apply if I am in my final year of undergraduate diploma or degree studies?
Yes absolutely. You can use certification from your educational institution stating that you are currently enrolled. Please include exact dates of your study period and of the expected graduation. An offer of a place would be conditional on receipt of proof of Graduation from your current programme of study.
Where can I apply for a residence certificate?
In many countries local government offices can certify your address, in others it may be the mayor’s office or city registration. Each country has different authorities for this. You should find out about yours.
Local authorities in my country do not provide residence certificates for its own citizens. How do I verify my address?
Your place of work, study or training can provide certification i.e. a letter which is signed and stamped by an authorised signatory on behalf of that organisation.
Can I apply with an expired passport?
Yes – but you will need to submit a copy of your new passport once you receive it. You are required to submit a passport with validity end date of 31st August 2027 or later.
Do you recommend applying multiple years in a row?
We encourage applicants to apply again, as long as your portfolio is improved and you have new material to make your application more eligible.
Visa Application
How do I know if I require a Visa?
Details relating to Visa requirements for semester one can be found here: International Visas, Immigration + more.. – IADT
Please note that a separate Visa application will be required for semester two in Portugal. This same visa will be acceptable for semester three in Lithuania.
Documentation
How can I find out if my degree is eligible or not?
ReSound accepts degrees which are equivalent with European Qualification Framework Level 6 (or higher). You can find out about your degree’s eligibility on this website NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications – QSearch
English Language Requirements
If English is not my first language, what language certification is required?
You must provide evidence of one of the following qualifications before an offer can be made. Certificates should be submitted with your application and tests must have been taken within the last two years.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Computer-based test: 215 OR Internet-based test: 90 |
| IELTS | Overall score: 6.5 (no component below 6.0) |
| UCLES | Proficiency in English: Grade C OR Advanced English: Grade A |
| Duolingo English Test | Overall score: 120 (with no less than 110 in Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation, and Production) |
| LanguageCert ESOL | B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum score of 33 in each skill, all components taken within 3 months) |
Is my English language certificate issued before January 2021 acceptable?
No, you are required to take a new test (even if your certificate has no expiration date).
The language of instruction at my higher educational institution was English but I do not have any language certificates. Can I still apply?
Yes. You can get a declaration form from your higher education institution stating that your degree was delivered through English (at least 180 ECTS) and upload it in the language certificate section of the application portal. In this way you will be exempt from doing the language certificate exam.
I won’t receive the English language exam results before the closing date for applications. Am I still eligible to apply?
Yes. We will accept results submitted to us no later than 1st May (therefore please book your tests according to this deadline). Your application will be affected after this date, if it does not include your results.
Technical Issues with the Application Platform
My uploads are not showing after submitting the application, is this normal?
Yes. This is completely normal. If there are any files missing from your application we will contact you.
My previous uploads are not being uploaded on the portal when I am returning to a previously saved section – what can I do?
The documents you upload while filing the application will not be saved. Each time you go back to the application to edit you need to re-upload. This is to make sure you upload all of the correct documents. We recommend you double-check right before submitting to make sure they are all there.
My CV / Letter of motivation etc. does not fit in the given fields in the on-line application. What can I do?
You should edit / shorten your content so that it will fit. Include only the most important information. The given character limit cannot be changed.
My degree(s), transcript of records and their English translation consist of several separate pages. How can I upload them as one document?
You can combine your scanned pages into one pdf file e.g using a website like this: Combine PDF – Online PDF Combiner
Programme Details
When will the programme begin?
The first semester will begin at IADT Dun Laoghaire in early September 2025. The exact start date will be advised to successful applicants at offer stage (likely to be Monday 8th September TBC)