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Master of Audio Arts & Sciences

Overview

Fees and Funding

The Master of Audio Arts and Sciences (MAAS) is a one-year, 40-unit program offering specializations in Music Recording Production or Audio System Design. Core courses include Immersive Sound Technologies, Acoustics, Critical Listening, and a Graduate Internship.

Students may choose to focus on one of two tracks in the programme. The Music Recording Production track focuses on advanced recording techniques and classical music production, while the Audio System Design track covers system tuning, electroacoustics, and industry analysis.

Admission requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, along with a strong background in music or engineering depending on the chosen specialization.

The Master of Audio Arts & Sciences is a self-funded programme with no scholarship or SSG subsidy/SkillsFuture Credit available.

AY2025/2026	Total Tuition Fee	Miscellaneous Fees (Student Service Fee and Health Service Fee) per year
Singapore Citizen, Singapore Permanent Resident & International Student	S$59,950	S$605

Curriculum Structure

Course Requirements

Core (20 units) + Specialisation (20 units)

Students will be expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 during their enrolment in the Master of Audio Arts and Sciences degree. To continue in the programme, a student may not have:

1) GPA below 3.00 (but greater than or equal to 2.50) for two consecutive semesters; or
2) GPA below 2.50 for the first semester.

Students will be required to have a minimum 3.00 or higher GPA result to be eligible to graduate.

Continuation Requirements:

Good = GPA is 3.0 and above in any semester
Probation/Warning = GPA is below 3.0 in any semester
Dismissal = GPA is below 2.5 for 2 consecutive semesters
Dismissal = GPA is between 2.5 and 2.9 for 3 consecutive semesters

Core (20 units):

MUA5175 Immersive Sound Technologies (4 units)
MUA5174 Acoustics (4 units)
MUA5170 Critical Listening Laboratory (4 units)
MUA5176 Graduate Internship in Audio Arts and Sciences (8 units)

Courses for specialisation in Music Recording Production (20 units):

MUA5171 Advanced Multitrack Recording Techniques (8 units)
MUA5172 Advanced Classical Music Recording Production (8 units)
MUA5xxx Critical Listening in Studio Work for Conductors and Producers (4 units)

Courses for specialisation in Audio System Design (20 units):

MUA5173 Audio System Tuning (8 units)
MUA5177 Electroacoustics for Vehicles (8 units)
MUA5178 Audio System Market and Industry (4 units)