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NZD 22500

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

If you dream of a career as an Audio Producer, Studio Engineer, Studio Manager, Mastering Engineer, Live Sound Technician, Radio Producer, or if you want to work as a Stage Technician or as a Post-Production Specialist for film and television, the Bachelor of Audio Production course is for you.

Learn the fundamentals of audio production and then develop skills in a variety of fields, including live sound, recording, producing and post-production.

  • Practical and academic study includes liaising events with local groups, helping to build professional networks.
  • Appreciate being taught and mentored by experienced industry experts.
  • Work with analogue and digital equipment in our cutting-edge facilities. You will master a variety of software and learn in small-sized classes so that you finish the course with a wealth of hands-on experience.
  • Facilities are of the highest standard, with five recording studios fully equipped with quality equipment, a recording auditorium and a 300-seat professional theatre.
  • Enjoy a close alignment with the SIT's Contemporary Music and Screen Arts programmes, along with the School of Audio Engineering, Byron Bay and AVID Technology.
  • Opportunity for third year Bachelor students to intern at SAE's Byron Bay campus in Australia for twelve weeks.
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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026, Jul 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    22500

    Tuition Fee
    (NZD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (NZD)

    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (NZD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    International Student Scholarships

    To support the return of international students to SIT, the SIT Community has come together to enable a variety of scholarships to be offered

     

    Scholarship 

    Amount Students Eligible
    Southland Chamber of Commerce Postgraduate Scholarship $3,500      • Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation)
    • Master of Applied Management
    • Master of Information Technology
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation)
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
    Southland Chamber of Commerce Undergraduate Scholarship  $3,500      • Bachelor of Audio Production
    • Bachelor of Commerce
    • Bachelor of Contemporary Music
    • Bachelor of Information Technology
    • Bachelor of Screen Arts
    • Bachelor of Sport and Exercise
    • Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
    • Graduate Diploma in Management
    • Graduate Diploma in Marketing
    • Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts (Animation & Film)
    • Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise
    Great South Nursing Degree Scholarship     $4,000     • Bachelor of Nursing
    ILT Academy Hotel Management Scholarship     $3,500     • Bachelor of Hotel Management
    • Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management
    Engage South Engineering Scholarship $5,800     • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil and Mechanical)
    Great South Primary Industries Scholarship $3,000    
     
    •Diploma in Agriculture (L5)
    •NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing) (L6)
    Southland Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship $2,000 to $3,750
    (programme dependent, check in
    programme pages)
    NZ Diploma in Animation (L5 and L6)
    •NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology (L6)
    •NZ Diploma in Audio Engineering (L5 and L6)
    •NZ Diploma in Business (L5)
    •NZ Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (L6)
    •NZ Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (L5)
    ILT Academy Culinary Scholarship $3,500 • Diploma in Culinary Excellence (L5)
    • NZ Diploma in Hospitality Management (L5 and L6)
    Great South Enrolled Nursing Scholarship $2,250     • Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (L5)



    Scholarship places are limited and apparent eligibility may not result in receipt of a scholarship. All scholarships require acceptance into the programme of study and will be identified on any offer of place issued by SIT.


    Applicants wishing to be considered for a scholarship must include a statement of not more than 250 words outlining why they are a good candidate and should be considered for a scholarship.

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