BA Music, Sound Engineering

The Sound Engineering course takes place in the sonorous environment of a lively art university. You will be challenged in artistic and technical terms and learn the language of musicians, implement their ideas and get the most out of a music production. This includes proficient handling of a wide range of production conditions and comprehensive knowledge of a repertoire of classical, jazz or pop music.

Course commencement

Autumn semester
Application deadline

1 March
Standard period of study

6 semesters
Coursework Major / BA

150 / 180 ECTS credits
Main teaching language

German
Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH

CHF 720 / CHF 1220

Programme

Content and structure

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Registration and admission process

Student exchange incoming

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Sina Steiner, a sound engineering student, presents moments from his life as part of his Bachelor’s thesis “Urban Exodus”. The music video was created in the ZHdK studios. Steiner was supported here by his six-piece band “Lo.Phase”. Sina Steiner was awarded the “BA music project 2019” prize by ZHdK for his outstanding performance.

Major-Minor Programme Model

In choosing a major, students choose their core subject area. They can choose one or two minors to deepen the competencies acquired in their major or to expand these competencies across disciplines. Alternatively, they can also choose open courses to form an Individual Area of Study (ISB).

Information on the Major-Minor programme structure

Possible minors for this major

Individual Area of Study

Instead of a minor, students can also choose an Individual Area of Study (ISB). Courses chosen as part of an ISB are cross-disciplinary and subject to special admissions requirements. The number of places on such courses is limited.

Further information

Degree programmes beginning before the autumn semester of 2023 (BA) or before the autumn semester of 2024 (MA)

Before the autumn semester of 2023, there were eight bachelor's degree programmes and before the autumn semester of 2024, there were eleven master's degree programmes with numerous specializations to choose from. Interdisciplinary options were available in Z-modules and open courses from other subject areas.

→ Degree programmes beginning before the autumn semester of 2023 (BA) or before the autumn semester of 2024 (MA)

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Events

Music is in the air at Toni-Campus: ZHdK Musik stages over 600 events every year. Here you will find a selection of the latest concerts and other events.

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Campus

Music students of the Zurich University of the Arts may take advantage of facilities at Toni Campus 24/7/365 and benefit from the range of rooms and halls for learning, practising, rehearsing and performing