BAContemporary Music
| Study location | Hungary, Debrecen |
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| Type | Bachelor, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 6 semesters (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA |
| Course code | Art Education |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) entrance examination (more information: www.music.unideb.hu) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Korea, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level B2 accepted certificates: In case of a missing certificate about the English language proficiency, we conduct a Skype interview and a written English placement test in order to check the applicant’s English language skills. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. |
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Overview
Program description:
The aim of the program is to educate pop music performers who – with their technical knowledge and skills in the field of electro-technical, instrumental and vocal techniques and performance skills – are able to perform in various musical ensembles and according to their professional competence are able to collaborate in the operation of musical or cultural institutions or to take simple managerial roles in pop music management. They are prepared to continue their studies at master’s level.
Entry requirements:
High school leaving certificate
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
oral and written
Entrance exam location:
Electronic
Entrance exam description:
The two main aspects of the selection procedure are the professional educational results and the English language proficiency. In case of a missing certificate about the English language proficiency we conduct a Skype interview in order to check the applicant’s English language skills. After evaluating the documentations and previous educational results, the applicant is required to take an entrance exam (online) and is admitted with a result of at least 60%.
Contact:
Ms Annamária Rácz
Admissions Officer
annamaria@edu.unideb.hu
Preparatory year available:
Yes
Specialisation year available:
No
Programme structure
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
Main subjects
Short History of Classical Music, History of Popular Music, Folk Music/Folk Music Arrangements, Solfege, Music Theory, Applied Music Composition, Cultural History, History of Philosophy, Pop Music Instrument/ Singing Major, Knowledge of Repertoire, Improvisation, Band Practice, Producer Basic Skills, Piano, Management Fundamentals, Foreign Language (English for music professionals), Sound Editing, Orchestration, Rhythm Section, Stage Presence (for singers), Background Singing (for singers), Knowledge of Instrument (for the specific major)
Internship, practice: Performing practice (concerts, galas) closely linked to the skills development process, as defined in the curriculum and the semester work plan.
Career opportunities
Graduates can go on to work as professional pop musicians in various bands or other areas of the music industry. They can also take on general management tasks in various cultural and artistic institutions.
They can continue their studies in future pop music-related university master’s programs.