Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
The Associate Degree in Music, integrated within the Bachelor of Music program, equips students with fundamental skills for thriving in today's evolving music landscape. You'll acquire and implement theoretical concepts and industry standards while working in state-of-the-art studio facilities. The curriculum develops expertise in songwriting, composition, music business, live performance, recording methods, and both electronic and studio music production. Expanding on core competencies for music professionals, SAE's Associate Degree offers a distinctive chance to specialize further by selecting three elective units from four specialized tracks. Songwriting and Music Production
Tailored for aspiring songwriters, producers, and composers. These electives concentrate on creating music for visual media (films/TV/digital content) and gaming, enhancing scoring, notation, arranging abilities, and advanced studio techniques like mixing and mastering. Electronic Music
Ideal for those seeking to hone electronic music creation. Explore diverse EDM styles, Hip Hop, and Electronic Pop while mastering digital mixing, mastering, sound design, sampling, synthesis, beat creation, and live electronic performance applications. Music Industry
Covering artist/event management, digital music approaches, international music markets, industry structures, promotional strategies, and business fundamentals. These electives provide insights into the rapidly changing music business landscape to enhance your creative career's longevity and impact locally and globally. Creative Musicianship
These electives address the broad spectrum of modern musicianship, blending technology, industry knowledge, and performance. Explore personal branding, artistic identity, and promotion to support your creative portfolio. Enhance tech-integrated performance abilities and cultivate new skills through mentored independent projects. This forward-thinking approach to music creation encourages innovative outcomes and diverse artistic expressions.
Minimum age requirements
International students seeking admission to SAE must be 18 years of age OR must be turning 18 during their first trimester of studies at SAE.
Academic requirements
Successful completion of secondary school studies (assessed as an equivalent of Australian Year 12 secondary studies). Minimum overall pass is required.