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Sound and music have the power to shape us, to make us laugh, cry, think and believe in things we never thought possible. If you want a rewarding career where you'll blend technical skills and artistry, but are seeking a competitive edge, this is the course is for you.
Distinctive for its transdisciplinary approach, this course integrates real-world projects across various fields, preparing graduates to tackle complex global challenges with innovative solutions. With its practical focus, this course is designed to give you the skills to work in a wide range of roles within the digital sound industry, plus the critical business and entrepreneurial skills you need to succeed. Discover our job-ready degree that covers everything from music production to songwriting and composition, screen sound design, video games and more.
You’ll complete core subjects addressing the juxtaposition of sound and the moving image, ethical creative practice, and entrepreneurship. In your Music and Sound Design stream you'll learn about audio production, songwriting, composing and creating soundtracks for screen, audio cultures and much more. Your self-directed sound project will give you the chance to focus and refine your creative voice.
In this course you'll also have the option to enhance your specialised skillset by taking sub-major(s) in areas like, animation, media arts, media business, digital and social media, creative writing or journalism. You’ll also broaden and enhance your knowledge and experience by choosing from our range of future-focused Creative Production and Communication electives.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The Faculty has an optional Music and Sound Design Portfolio Scheme which awards up to five (5) adjustment points towards the selection rank, based on an applicant’s portfolio of music and sound design work.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169