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Music is not just an art form, it’s a business. USC’s Music major is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to integrate into the music industry as a professional in a variety of roles.

In this major, you will create new musical works with a variety of songwriting, performance, and production outcomes to learn how to collaborate and communicate with creative practitioners. Learn about all aspects of the modern music economy, including music management, intellectual property management, public relations, and more.

You’ll be taught by world-class music industry practitioners including ARIA award-winning artists, Gold Record holders, and emerging leaders in research.

You will have opportunities for community and industry-facing outcomes and build a profile in the industry. Develop your music production and sound design skills by managing recording sessions in USC’s custom-built recording and editing studios.

Major (8)

For a major in Music, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MUS101 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
MUS102 Understanding Cultural Diversity
MUS200 Gender and Culture
MUS201 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
MUS202 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
MUS203 Chemistry - Enabling your Future
MUS301 Biology
MUS300 Animal Ecology Field Course

Minor (4)

For a minor in Music, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MUS101 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
MUS200 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
MUS201 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
MUS202 Earth's Surface Processes