Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Music (Top Up)

Description

The University of Sunderland’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Music (Top Up) Program, offered as a one-year top-up at Capital College in Singapore, provides the perfect pathway to complete your undergraduate music education. This program bridges your previous studies with advanced skills and real-world experience needed in today’s music industry. This intensive one-year program is designed for students who have completed a relevant diploma or equivalent qualification. You’ll join a vibrant community of musicians and creative practitioners in Singapore while earning a prestigious UK-accredited degree from the University of Sunderland.

What makes this program special:

• Performance-focused learning – Every module includes hands-on music-making opportunities
• Real industry experience – Engage with Singapore’s vibrant music industry through practical projects and professional networking opportunities
• Small class sizes – Personalized attention from working musicians and industry professionals
• Flexible assessment – Show your skills through performances, presentations, and creative projects

Level Award

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Conferring Institution

University of Sunderland (UK)

Career Pathways

Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to progress to the Master of Arts Design

Career Opportunities:

• Musician
• Music Producer
• Music Teacher
• Composer
• Sound Engineer

Minimum Entry Requirements

CCAMT’s Advanced Diploma in a related field.

OR

Three years Diploma in Music, Audio Production, or related creative field

OR

International Equivalents:

China

• Zhuanke (专科) or Higher Diploma from a recognized university or vocational college (in music related field)
• Completion of three years from a four-year Bachelor’s degree in music or related fields

Japan

• Advanced Certificate from a Senmon Gakkō (専門学校) in music or music related fields

South Korea

• Associate Degree (전문학사 – Jeonmun Haksa) studied for three years from a junior college (in music related field)

ASEAN Countries (e.g., Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines)

• Advanced Diploma from recognized polytechnics or arts institutions (in music related field)
• Other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Professional Experience:

Option 1: A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the same industry for those who have completed 2 years or more of college/university education. This experience should be directly related to the program of study and demonstrate the application of academic knowledge in a practical setting.

Option 2: For applicants with less academic progression, a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, acknowledging the value of practical experience in compensating for the lesser duration of formal education.

Supplementary Requirements:

• Applicants must submit two professional reference letters with their BA admission application:
  • Reference Letter 1: Academic Reference
    • Must be from a teacher or academic advisor
    • Should address the applicant’s academic performance, learning attitude, and suitability for undergraduate study
  • Reference Letter 2: Professional Reference
    • Must be from an immediate supervisor, employer, or industry professional
    • Should highlight the applicant’s professional capabilities, work ethic, and relevance of their work experience to music studies
  • Format Requirements:
    • Both letters must be signed and dated
    • Letters should preferably be written on official letterhead
• Personal Statement: A comprehensive personal statement detailing academic interests, professional experience, reasons for pursuing the program, and career objectives.
• Proof of Continuous Professional Development: Documentation of additional qualifications, professional development, certifications, or training relevant to the field of study, highlighting an ongoing commitment to learning.
• Additional requirement: Dependent on program’s requirements such as audition or portfolio submissions.

AND 

• Minimum age: 19 years old
• The student will need to submit a statement of purpose, creative works.
• Other qualifications which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Minimum Language Proficiency Requirements

Language Proficiency Requirements

Statement of Purpose (1000 words)

The student will need to describe their interest, involvement and experience in music performance and/or the performing arts more broadly. Performing experience can include work done with arts organisations or events such as film, performance, festivals, and exhibitions. These can also be student projects that you worked on.

Creative Works

• Examples of your creative work (recordings, compositions, performances)
• Do include informal recordings – we’re interested in your potential, not just polished work

Course Structure

• Creative Sound Practice – MUS207
• Music Performance Practice – MUS325
• Creative Enterprise Project – MUS337
• Music, Image, Text – MUS321
• Independent Study – PS321

Teacher-Student Ratio

• Tutorial 1:25
• Lectural 1:80

Graduation Requirements: 

• Attendance requirement
• Module Grade: minimum 50% for each module.

Duration

12 Months – 2 semesters (full-time)

Fees

Tuition Fees: SGD$19,402 (inclusive of 9% GST) excluding non-tuition fees and miscellaneous fees

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