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Diploma of Contemporary Music and Technology
- Nelson, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing students for careers in the commercial music and entertainment industries.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Contemporary Music and Technology
- solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Two-year diploma. Year one covers private lessons
- ensembles
- keyboard.
Career outcomes
- Performer
- producer
- mixing engineer
- recording engineer
- recording studio owner
- composer
- songwriter
- film scorer
- music educator
- live sound and event production professional
Curriculum
- Two-year diploma. Year one covers private lessons
- ensembles
- keyboard
- harmony
- ear training
- jazz history and computer applications to music. In year two students follow a major: performance
- production
- composition
- songwriting or general music
- with a graduating recital or showcase and music business study.
Entry requirements
Academic
- BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent
- or age 19 or over as a mature student
- plus programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 English at 60 to 67 percent
- a portfolio or an audition where required. International applicants meet the programme's English requirement (IELTS 6.0 overall
- no band below 5.5
- unless the programme states a higher score). Advanced diplomas require a related diploma or degree (about 60 credits).
Accepted academic background
BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent, or age 19 or over; programme prerequisites; Human Services diplomas allow entry to year 2 after a Selkirk related certificate within five years
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the programme entry and English requirements; most programmes accept applications up to 12 months before the start ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC or with the Selkirk application package and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Email transcripts
- test scores
- passport ID page and resume if applicable. Receive a conditional letter of acceptance showing tuition. Pay tuition and fees (due on acceptance) to receive the unconditional offer; the seat deposit equals one 15-week semester's tuition and is non-refundable for new students. Apply for a study permit with a provincial attestation letter (PAL).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,090 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $42,538 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Tenth Street Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts & Technology |
| Department | Contemporary Music and Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $19,090 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $42,538 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, IELTS Academic 6. An interview is required.