Eligibility and admission requirements

The “CAS Sound Engineering” is aimed at qualified musicians.
The requirements for admission to the programme are as follows:

  • Successful completion of a university degree in music or an equivalent qualification
  • professional experience
  • Positive outcome to the admission interview/assessment

Special admission (“sur dossier”) is also possible in justified cases. The Head of Programme and the Head of Continuing Education Music decide on admission.

Transfers and admissions

  • If you intend to continue your studies with the “CAS Sound engineering”, a transfer discussion will take place in mid-May with the director of studies to clarify your further study prospects and specialisations. With the consent of the core subject lecturer, it is generally possible to continue your studies.

  • If the intention is to pursue a DAS or MAS degree (Diploma of Advanced Studies) or an MAS degree (Master of Advanced Studies), an admissions interview with the head of studies and the head of continuing education in music will take place in mid-May or early December.

    The following documents must be submitted:

    • A dossier of three recent works (compositions, performances, sound installations) with a brief critical assessment
    • A letter of motivation in relation to the DAS or MAS degree
    • An exposé of the planned final project (max. 1 page)

    Admission to the DAS or MAS module will be decided on the basis of the submitted documents and the interview.