Program Overview

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Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice)

The Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) is a degree that provides students with a thorough grounding in the latest contemporary music practice. Delivered in partnership with TAFE Queensland, this innovative degree will give students high-level skills and knowledge in composition and song writing, performance, music production, technology, and theory.

About this Course

This course allows students to develop a broad range of coherent, specialized skills and knowledge that will make them stand out in the competitive, global music industry. Students will gain a thorough grounding in 21st-century contemporary music practice and learn a broad range of skills and knowledge across various areas, including music composition, performance, technology, and theory.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course can pursue careers as:

• Sound Engineer
• Composer
• Music Producer
• Musician
• Music Teacher
• Music Arranger
• Songwriter
• Vocalist
• Sound Engineer

Course Specific Information

Standard entry to this program is by audition only. There is no professional accreditation for this course.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank, which can be achieved through:

• Year 12 ATAR
• Diploma pathway
• Other Australian Qualification
• Work experience
• Overseas qualification Additional admission requirements include an audition. There are no assumed knowledge requirements for this course.

Periods Course is Open for New Admissions

The course is open for new admissions in the following periods:

• 2026: Semester 1 and Semester 2 at South Bank, QLD, and Coomera, QLD
• 2027: Semester 1 and Semester 2 at South Bank, QLD, and Coomera, QLD

Credit Arrangements

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

• Music Industry College Pty Ltd: Diploma of Music (27774)
• Other Australian Tafe: Diploma of Music (26553)
• Tafe Queensland: Diploma of Music Industry (33747)

Prior Work and Study Recognition

The University of Canberra recognizes the value of experience. Students can unlock course credit or even get direct entry into a postgraduate degree.

Course Requirements

The Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) requires 72 credit points, including:

• Core Major in Professional and Creative Industries (CM0026): 24 credit points
• Specialist Major in Contemporary Music Practice (SM0073): 24 credit points
• Open Electives: 24 credit points

Typical Study Pattern

The typical study pattern for this course is:

• Year 1: Semester 1 and Semester 2
• Year 2: Semester 1 and Semester 2
• Year 3: Semester 1 and Semester 2

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for this course include:

• Continuously developing, reflecting upon, and refining knowledge and practical/aural skills to become an up-to-date and informed industry professional
• Using professional standard skills and technology to integrate music and sound design across the creative industries
• Applying standard business practices and global networking skills through a series of varied, authentic media projects and experiences
• Connecting and applying the understanding of historical contexts and music theory through a series of varied, authentic media projects and experiences

Majors

The majors for this course are:

• Core Major in Professional and Creative Industries (CM0026)
• Specialist Major in Contemporary Music Practice (SM0073)

Awards

The award for this course is the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice), with the official abbreviation BCreativeIndustries (ContMusPrac).

Honours

High-performing students may be eligible to enroll in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours) course.

Enrolment Data

The enrolment data for this course is available for 2023, with 31 students enrolled at UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank.

Course Duration

The standard course duration is 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent, with a maximum of 10 years from the date of enrollment to the date of course completion.