Overview
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary Music (Audio Technology) at Sunway University is a 3-year full-time program designed to train versatile musicians and music producers. This program combines technical and creative elements, offering solid music theory and academic knowledge while developing skills in audio technology through studio practice and interdisciplinary collaborative projects. Subjects covered include composition, arrangement, sound design, film scoring, music theory, history, and aural training.
Subjects
Year 1
- Music Theory & Musicianship 1
- Audio Recording & Production
- Applied Contemporary Musicianship 1
- Music Theory & Musicianship 2
- Recording Studio Techniques
- Applied Contemporary Musicianship 2
- Music Cultures of the World
- Applied Audio Technology
- English for the Arts
Year 2
- Applied Sound Design
- Audio Post-Production & Mastering
- Applied Contemporary Musicianship 3
- Malaysian Music
- Audio Processing and Mixing
- Applied Contemporary Musicianship 4
- Free Elective 1
- Communication Skills
- Collaborative Projects
- Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
- Contemporary Music Composition & Arrangement
Year 3
- Research Project
- Contemporary Music Composition & Arrangement
- Popular Music Studies
- Creative Project
- Sound for Film
- Internship
- Topic Study 1
- Topic Study 2
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
- English for the Arts
- Communication Skills
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Critical Thinking
- Community Service For Planetary Health
- Entrepreneurship Mindset and Skills
- Integrity & Anti Corruption
Requirements
| Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|
| A-Level | Minimum 8 points (minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects). |
| Australian Matriculation | Minimum ATAR score of 55%. |
| Canadian Matriculation | Minimum 55%. |
| Monash University Foundation Year | Minimum 55%. |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | Completed with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points). |
| Diploma in Related Field* | CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0. |
| Foundation in Arts | CGPA 2.0. |
| Foundation in Science Technology | CGPA 2.0. |
| APEL.A | An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning). |
| English Language | – IELTS: Band 6.0. – MUET: Band 4. – O-Level English (1119): Credit. |
Tuition Fee For International Students
| Details | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Total | USD 26,427 |