Program Overview

Contemporary Music, BA Program

Overview

The Contemporary Music, BA program at the University of Debrecen aims to educate pop music performers who possess technical knowledge and skills in electro-technical, instrumental, and vocal techniques, as well as performance skills. This enables them to perform in various musical ensembles and collaborate in the operation of musical or cultural institutions, or take on simple managerial roles in pop music management.

Program Details

• Faculty: Music
• Academic discipline: Arts
• Qualification: Pop Musician (Instrument/Singing)
• Specialization:
  • Pop Music Guitar
  • Pop Music Bass Guitar
  • Pop Music Keyboards
  • Pop Music Saxophone
  • Pop Music Trombone
  • Pop Music Trumpet
  • Pop Music Percussions
  • Pop Music Singing
• Starting date: September
• Language requirements: English language proficiency (at least B2)
• Academic requirements: High school certificate, entrance examination

Program Structure

• Duration: 6 semesters
• ECTS credits: 180
• Tuition fee: $10,000 USD/year
• Other fees:
  • Application fee: $150 USD
  • Entrance procedure fee: $350 USD

Curriculum

The program includes a range of subjects designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in pop music performance and management. Main subjects typically include:

• 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)

Practical Experience

• Internship, practice: Performing practice (concerts, galas) closely linked to the skills development process, as defined in the curriculum and the semester work plan.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Contemporary Music, BA program can pursue careers as professional pop musicians in various bands or other areas of the music industry. They are also prepared to take on general management tasks in cultural and artistic institutions. Additionally, graduates can continue their studies in future pop music-related university master's programs.