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Bachelor of Science in Sonic Arts and Music Production Portland State University Portland State University, USA

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USD 23256

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 60

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Sonic Arts and Music Production program is a pioneering combination of music technology and creative inspiration with limitless possibilities for your musical career.

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Sonic Arts and Music Production provides a music foundation in music technology, acoustics, basic music theory, keyboard skills, and musicianship with an emphasis in music technology. You’ll learn about recording, mixing, and mastering in our new state-of-the-art recording studio. Our experienced faculty will introduce you to a diversity of technical approaches and musical styles as you work with visual media, live interactive performance, sound installations, and online applications.

Completing this degree will give you the skills in music technology and a supportive curriculum to prepare you for graduate study, with the breadth of knowledge, creative thinking, and expressive skills that can be translated into artistic, technical, entrepreneurial, and research endeavors.

Our alumni are poised to find meaningful work in recording arts, sound design, and commercial music enterprises. Others will pursue the independent artist’s path combining production with performance, composition, teaching, or arts administration. Join them in this growing and innovative field.

The Bachelor of Arts in Sonic Arts & Music Production does not require a separate application to the School of Music & Theater.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jun 2025, Sep 2025

Closed

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    23256

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 60

    Application Fee
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    16980 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • All admitted undergraduate international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships of up to $10,000 per year.

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