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Diploma of Contemporary Music and Technology Songwriting Major

Selkirk College

  • Nelson, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Second-year major of the Contemporary Music and Technology diploma focused on songwriting.

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 Songwriting Major
  • solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: recording of original songs
  • harmony
  • ear training.

Career outcomes

  • Performer
  • producer
  • mixing engineer
  • recording engineer
  • recording studio owner
  • composer
  • songwriter
  • film scorer
  • music educator
  • live sound and event production professional (careers listed on the parent Contemporary Music and Technology page)

Curriculum

  • Two-year diploma with a songwriting major in year two. Courses cover songwriting craft
  • recording of original songs
  • harmony
  • ear training
  • ensembles and the business of music
  • ending with a 30-minute graduation showcase of original material.

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

  1. 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
  2. test scores
  3. 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$18,560 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$42,008 CAD

Program details

CampusTenth Street Campus
Faculty or schoolArts & Technology
DepartmentContemporary Music and Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteInstitutional 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.