Launch your music career
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.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
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 degree 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
- Get hands-on experience through a major industry project to facilitate your employability as a contemporary creative practitioner
Career opportunities
- Music producer
- Recording artist
- Songwriter
- Music publisher
- Record label operator
- Touring Manager
- Music events/promotion officer
- Studio/sound engineer
- Music entrepreneur
- Performer
- Sound designer
- Composer
How to apply
To apply for the Bachelor of Music, you must submit a completed application (via QTAC or Apply USC) and a digital portfolio.
If you are a USC student due to complete your current program prior to your intended semester of commencement, or a former USC student (with an enrolment within the past two years), you are eligible to apply direct using ApplyUSC. All other applicants apply via QTAC.
For information about the requirements for your digital portfolio submission, visit Digital portfolio submission guide for the Bachelor of Music.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
BUS105 Marketing Essentials
CMN101 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CMN103 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CMN107 Communication for the Creative Professional
DES105 Introduction to Design and Concept
MUS100 Intro to Songwriting and Production
MUS101 Intro to Songwriting and Performance
Developing and Graduate courses (13) 156 units
CMN204 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
DES205 Photographic Practice in Creative Industries
DRA203 Physical Theatre
MUS200 Performance 2
MUS201 Music and Pop Culture
MUS202 Music and Sound for Screen Media
MUS203 Songwriting 2
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity
CMN313 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
MUS300 Music Industry Project
MUS301 Performance 3
MUS302 Music Business
MUS303 Production 3
Elective courses (2) 24 units
Select 2 elective courses (24 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence.
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified.
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.