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Bachelor of Contemporary Music
Bachelor of Contemporary Music

Bachelor of Contemporary Music

  • ID:SIT640010
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • School Leavers
  • University Entrance - NCEA Level 3, three subjects at Level 3, made up of:
  • 14 credits each, in three NZQA University Entrance approved subjects, and
  • Literacy; 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of;five credits in reading and five credits in writing, and
  • Numeracy; 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, or a package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627; all three required), or
  • Completion of an external or overseas qualification, which is considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications, as approved by the Head of Faculty
  • Mature Applicants
  •  Mature entry applicants will be the age of 20 by March 1 of the first year of enrolment in the programme, and have provided evidence of relevant prior learning and experience.

English requirements

  • Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 percent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or one of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below:
  • IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
  • TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE)
  • TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
  • Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
  • OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
  • Language Cert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
  • Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than distinction in any band

Course Information

The Bachelor of Contemporary Music offers an industry-focused programme designed to prepare students for a professional career in contemporary music.

Students learn a variety of practical skills including performance, composition, arranging, songwriting, as well as learning industry standard recording and production software.

Students are further prepared for a professional career through classes in music and audio industry studies, music education, tour planning and concert promotion.Students also have access to world-class recording equipment and studios at SIT sound in collaboration with audio production students.

SIT also offers students the opportunity to complete a double degree in the Bachelor of Audio Production and Bachelor of Contemporary Music after four years' full-time study. Graduates from this pathway of study will be well rounded musicians and sound engineers. They will be well versed in high quality studio recording and live sound work, as well as having skills to pursue a career as performers, composers, or specialised instrumental teachers.

Features of the programme include:

  • Access to high quality instruments, equipment, studios and two performance theatres (both equipped with state-of-the-art audio equipment)
  • Strong music theory and practical components, with a broad base of industry studies
  • Students are provided with weekly performance opportunities to hone skills and develop stage presence
  • Complete a double degree in Audio Production and Contemporary Music in just four years

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Students will be equipped with skills to embark on a career as a performer, songwriter, composer for film, television, and theatre, and music arranger. Students will also have the necessary skills for a career as a music educator or music writer, and also pursue further study in music therapy, music education, and music research.

The qualification aims to produce graduates who have a wide range of professional skills and are industry-ready.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Medical insurance - NZD $600 per year

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