Overview

Subjects and areas covered include composition, arrangement, sound design and film scoring, as well as music theory, history and aural training.

Key features

If you have a strong interest in music, production, sound and audio technology, this Contemporary Music (Audio Technology) (Hons) programme from Sunway University 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 producers, composers, sound engineers and creative artists; or in the broader creative industries through work on film, TV, video games, theatre, dance, entertainment and many more.

Career Prospects

Music producer

Composer

Mixing engineer

Orchestrator

Film composer

Musician

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Music Composition and Arrangement

Audio Post-production and Mastering

Applied Contemporary Musicianship

Applied Sound Design

Studio Composition

Malaysian Music

Music History: Classical to 20th Century

Collaborative Projects

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Music Sound Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

STPM

Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

Minimum 8 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)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

8809 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8809 USD per year during 36 months.
National

8450 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8450 USD per year during 36 months.

RM37,390 for Malaysian students

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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