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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Bachelor of Music

  • Bachelor

USC's Bachelor of Music is your ticket to a sustainable career in the modern music industry. Taught by award-winning industry professionals and recording artists, this degree builds your creative, technical, performance and entrepreneurial skills to prepare you for a dynamic future.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
AR318, 106002F
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$24,400 per year / $11,320 total
International Fees
$73,200 total

About this course

USC's Bachelor of Music is your ticket to a sustainable career in the modern music industry. Taught by award-winning industry professionals and recording artists, this degree builds your creative, technical, performance and entrepreneurial skills to prepare you for a dynamic future.

In this program you will:

  • Hone your songwriting and performance craft under the guidance of leading industry practitioners, including ARIA award-winning artists
  • Develop your music production and sound design skills by managing recording sessions in USC's custom-built recording and editing studios
  • Learn about all aspects of the modern music economy, including music management, intellectual property management, public relations, agency operations and more

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Additional entry information

Students will be required to submit a digital portfolio of work for entry into the Bachelor of Music. This portfolio will include 3 creative works of either original or covered music. The digital submission can contain video, audio, or written work.

Recommended prior study
It is recommended students have a basic musical knowledge to a level of a Year 12 music program.

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Composer
  • Music entrepreneur
  • Music events/promotion officer
  • Music producer
  • Music publisher
  • Performer
  • Record label operator
  • Recording artist
  • Songwriter
  • Sound designer
  • Studio/sound engineer
  • Touring manager

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
69.7%
Overall satisfaction
72.7%
Skill scale
68.2%
Teaching scale
60%
Employed full-time
$50.1k
Average salary