These specialist papers are threaded through each year of the programme, supplemented by a number of other papers which give you insights into related areas of the contemporary music industry. These papers include world music perspectives, introduction to music technology, contemporary music theory, popular music since 1940, song writing, music education, music industry studies and contemporary style analysis. A feature of the third year is an extended project which enables you to undertake detailed investigation into a topic or area within the field of contemporary music. 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 or specialised instrumental teachers.

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. Applicants over 20 years: 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. Language Requirements: IELTS test – Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5 TOEFL Paper-based test (pBT) – Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) – Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20) University of Cambridge English Examinations – FCE, or FCE for schools, or CAE, or CPE with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill NZCEL – Level 4 with the Academic endorsement Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PtoE (Academic) score of 50 City and Guilds IESOL – B2 Communicator with a score of 66