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

Applied Contemporary Musicianship 1
Applied Contemporary Musicianship 2
Audio Recording & Production
English for the Arts
Music Theory & Musicianship 1
Music Theory & Musicianship 2
Music Theory & Musicianship 3
Music Cultures of the World
Recording Studio Techniques

Year 2

Applied Contemporary Musicianship 3
Applied Contemporary Musicianship 4
Applied Sound Design
Audio Post-production & Mastering
Audio Processing and Mixing
Communication Skills
Contemporary Music Composition & Arrangement
Enterpreneurial Mindset and Skills
Free Elective 1
Malaysian Music

Year 3

Capstone Project 1
Capstone Project 2
Free Elective 2
Internship
Popular Music Studies
Sound for Film
Topic Study 1
Topic Study 2

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

 

For Local Students

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption

 

For International Students

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Critical Thinking
  • Community Service For Planetary Health
  • Integrity & Anti Corruption
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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

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

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.

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
  • MUET Band 4
  • SPM English B3 or B+
  • UEC English B4
  • O-Level English (1119) Credit
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
  • ESL / English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Scholarships and Financial Aid

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

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