Bachelor of Contemporary Music
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
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
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.
Special Admission
An applicant who does not meet academic criteria may be provisionally admitted to enrol in one or more Year One papers, provided he or she meets the requirements above. Upon successful completion of the papers, the student may apply for special admission or admission by mature entry.
Notwithstanding the above admissions categories, in exceptional circumstances, an applicant below the age of 20 who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programme may be considered for admission, provided the applicant has successfully completed an approved course or programme which is deemed to prepare graduates for the required academic standard for entry e.g. Certificate in Contemporary Music.
Additional Criteria
In addition, the following requirements apply to applicants in all admissions categories:
- All applicants are required to attend a live audition, or to provide a high-quality CD or provide links to an audition performance on a shared platform such as Youtube or Dropbox. Once an application is received, applicants will be sent details regarding audition material
- Applicants are required to provide two confidential references from people who are able to affirm that the applicant is of good character and reputation
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore, Auckland and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have specialised faculties in music and rural education - MAINZ – Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (Auckland & Christchurch) and Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.