Study Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Contemporary Music (Audio Technology) at Sunway University in Malaysia, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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. 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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

RM9,477.00 (US$ 2,156) per year

Books & stationery RM 200 – 500 per course or semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/01/2027

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Sunway University

No. 5, Jalan Universiti,

Bandar Sunway,

Selangor,

47500, Selangor, Malaysia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

RM9,477.00 (US$ 2,156) per year

Books & stationery RM 200 – 500 per course or semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/09/2027

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Sunway University

No. 5, Jalan Universiti,

Bandar Sunway,

Selangor,

47500, Selangor, Malaysia

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Entry requirements

For international students

STPM Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)A-LevelMinimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)Note: For A-Level points calculationA = 10 pointsB = 8 pointsC = 6 pointsD = 4 pointsE = 2 pointsAustralian Matriculation ATAR 55Canadian Matriculation 55 percentMonash University Foundation Year 55 percentSunway Foundation in Arts CGPA 2.0Sunway Foundation in Science TechnologyCGPA 2.0 Unified Examination CertificateMaximum 30 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)International BaccalaureateCompleted with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)Sunway Diploma in Related FieldCAVG 50 percent or CGPA 2.0 APEL.A - An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 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.; APEL.A - An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) Specific RequirementsAll candidates must pass an audition (Portfolio + Self-introduction video) prior to entry into the programme.PortfolioApplicants must submit a total of three works as part of their portfolio. This can be any combination of the following formats:Live Performance: A 1.5-minute performance on a musical instrument, recorded in one continuous take (no edits or cuts).Produced or Composed Work: A piece of music that has been produced or composed, accompanied by a video walkthrough of the DAW session that explains the creative process behind the work.Self-introduction video:Introduce yourselfSpecify your music backgroundState you musical qualifications (if any)Briefly explain why you want to enter this programmeAudition Submission