Prerequisites for School of Church Music Print E-mail

The following charts list the programmes offered and the prerequisites for admission.

Diploma/
Degree
Hours Years Prerequisites
Academic English Language* Music General
Certificate in
Church Music
64
2 O-level or equivalent O-level C5 or
TOEFL
61IBT
173 CBT
500 PBT 
ABRSM Grade 5
Theory and Applied.
  • At least 20 years old
  • A baptized Christian for at least one year
  • Give evidence of genuine call to serve the Lord
  • Endorsed by church leadership
  • Served effectively in church music ministry
 
Diploma in Church Music 96 3 O-level or equivalent
(min. 3 grade C6 passes)
O-level C5 or
TOEFL
61IBT
173 CBT
500 PBT
ABRSM Grade 5
Theory and Applied.
Music Entrance
Examinations**:
  • Performance audition (voice or piano)in person or by CD or DVD
  • At least 20 years old
  • A baptized Christian for at least one year
  • Give evidence of genuine call to serve the Lord
  • Endorsed by church leadership
  • Served effectively in church music ministry
Bachelor of Church Music


128 4 A-level or equivalent
(2As & 20s or 3As)
A-level C5 or
TOEFL
61 IBT
173 CBT
500 PBT
ABRSM Grade 5
Theory and Applied.
Music Entrance
Examinations**:
  • Performance audition (voice or piano) in person or by CD or DVD
  • At least 20 years old
  • A baptized Christian for at least one year
  • Give evidence of genuine call to serve the Lord
  • Endorsed by church leadership
  • Served effectively in church music ministry
Master of Church Music

and / or

Graduate Diploma of Church Music
48 2 Bachelor Degree from a recognized university or Bible college in one of the major fields: Voice, Organ, Piano, Composition) TOEFL
80 IBT
213 CBT
550 PBT
ABRSM Grade 8 Theory and Applied. Music Entrance Examinations**:
  • Performance audition (voice or piano )in person or by CD or DVD
  • At least 24 years old
  • A baptized Christian for at least two years
  • Give evidence of genuine call to serve the Lord
  • Endorsed by church leadership
  • Served effectively in church music ministry
Master of Church Music with Theology Minor

and / or

Graduate Diploma of Church Music with Theology Minor
48 2 Bachelor Degree in church music from a recognized seminary or Bible college in one of the major fields :Voice, Organ, Piano, Composition, Music Ministry) TOEFL
80 IBT
213 CBT
550 PBT
Music Entrance Examinations**:
  • Performance audition (voice or piano )in person or by CD or DVD
  • *
  • At least 24 years old
  • *
  • A baptized Christian for at least two years
  • *
  • Give evidence of genuine call to serve the Lord
  • *
  • Endorsed by church leadership
  • *
  • Served in full-time music ministry for at least two years
Master of Church Music

and / or

Graduate Diploma of Church Music
84 3 A non music Bachelor degree from a university or college TOEFL
80 IBT
213 CBT
550 PBT
ABRSM Grade 8 Theory and Applied.
Music Examinations**:
  • Performance audition (voice or piano)in person or by CD or DVD
  • At least 24 years old
  • A baptized Christian for at least two years
  • Give evidence of genuine call to serve the Lord
  • Endorsed by church leadership
  • Served effectively in church music ministry
* TOEFL = Test of English as a Foreign Language. The TOEFL must be taken at a TOEFL accredited centre.
* IELTS = International English Language Testing System
**Applicants residing in Singapore and West Malaysia are required to come in person for audition. Take Music Entrance Examinations on campus.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 October 2007 )
 
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