Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Contemporary Music (Audio Technology)

Overview

This programme aims to train versatile musicians and music producers. It is both a technical and creative degree programme, providing you with solid music theory and academic knowledge while developing your skills in audio technology through studio practice and interdisciplinary collaborative projects. Subjects and areas covered include composition, arrangement, sound design and film scoring, as well as music theory, history and aural training.

If you have a strong interest in music, production, sound and audio technology, this programme is ideal for you. It is also open to individuals with no prior formal musical training who are passionate about pursuing a career in music. Graduates will be equipped to work in the music industry as music producers, mixing engineers and composers; or in the broader creative industries through work on film, TV, video games, theatre, dance, entertainment and many more.

Intakes
April, September
Duration
3 Years (full-time)
Career Prospects
  • Music producer
  • Mixing engineer
  • Production engineer
  • Session musician
  • Composer
  • Sound designer
Estimated Annual Course Fee
  • RM36,300
    for Malaysian students
  • USD8,322
    for international students
International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate

Programme Structure

Year 1

Music Theory and Musicianship
Audio Recording and Production
Applied Contemporary Musicianship
Recording Studio Techniques
World Music

Year 2

Contemporary Music Composition and Arrangement
Audio Post-production and Mastering
Applied Contemporary Musicianship
Applied Sound Design
Audio Processing and Mixing
Malaysian Music
Music History: Classical to 20th Century
Collaborative Projects

Year 3

Research Project
Popular Music Studies
Arts and Society in Malaysia
Creative Industries and Entrepreneurship
Creative Project
Electives
Internship

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Community Service
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

For International Students

  • Malay Language for Communication 2
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Community Service
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Entry Requirements

STPM

Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)

Note: For A-Level points calculation

A = 10 points

B = 8 points

C = 6 points

D = 4 points

E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 55

Canadian Matriculation

55%

Monash University Foundation Year

55%

Sunway Foundation in Arts

CGPA 2.0

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate

Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)

International Baccalaureate

Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma in Related Field*

CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0

Specific Requirements

Contemporary Music (Audio Technology)
All candidates must pass an audition. To prepare three 1.5-minute pieces to be sung or performed on any instrument of their choice. Please contact [email protected] for more details.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent 6.0

Note: Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*Sunway Diploma holders may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.

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