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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design

  • Non-Award

Combine your love of music and technology in this creative-focused major. The Electronic Music and Sound Design major allows you to explore industry-relevant techniques and technologies as you create professional electronic music compositions....

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-MEMSD
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Combine your interests of music and technology in this creative-focused major. The Electronic Music and Sound Design major explores artistic and technical aspects of the field toward creating professional, industry relevant electronic/digital music compositions. A combination of studio and lab-based units will allow you to think creatively, invent and innovate. Through our small and large-scale creative projects, you'll develop expertise in electronic/digital music composition, sound design and production-skills applicable to a range of creative and technical professions. The Electronic Music and Sound Design major culminates in a major project of your choosing, and accommodates a wide range of individual interest, such as an album of electronic works, a live performance/exhibition, film/animation scoring or music for video games.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways
Graduates will gain skills applicable to a range of creative and technical professions. Some may pursue careers in areas such as creative and performing arts, visual arts, the entertainment industry and associated fields. Others may go on to become sound or audio engineers, sound artists or designers.

Career Pathways Graduates will gain skills applicable to a range of creative and technical professions. Some may pursue careers in areas such as creative and performing arts, visual arts, the entertainment industry and associated fields. Others may go on to become sound or audio engineers, sound artists or designers.

Further Study

After completing the Electronic Music and Sound Design major, you can pursue further studies at honours level or undertake a master's degree such as the Master of Music in one of the four specialisations: composition, musicology, performance or orchestral performance.

Further Study

After completing the Electronic Music and Sound Design major, you can pursue further studies at honours level or undertake a master's degree such as the Master of Music in one of the four specialisations: composition, musicology, performance or orchestral performance.

Course structure

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