Program Overview

Bachelor of Creative Production in Music and Sound Design Bachelor of International Studies

The Bachelor of Creative Production in Music and Sound Design Bachelor of International Studies is a portfolio-based course designed for aspiring professionals in music and sound design, seeking to hone their artistic, technical, and theoretical expertise. This course combines music, sound, and screen disciplines (film, TV, games, online), enhanced by language and culture components that broaden career prospects, including the opportunity for international study.

Course Description

This course is part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. It is designed to provide students with a comprehensive blend of music, sound, and screen disciplines, along with language and culture components. The course focuses on professional experience, with hands-on teaching in advanced sound labs and project-based learning. By the end of the course, students will be well-prepared for diverse careers in sound design, music production, and beyond.

Course Details

• Code: UTS: C10277 (version 3), CRICOS: J, UAC: (Autumn Session)
• Lowest Selection Rank: 70* (This refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made for a recent school leaver in the Autumn 2025 intake.)
• Duration: 5 years full-time
• Course Fees: Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students: $91,455.00
• Location: Classes are held at the City Campus or specialist off-campus locations, with some courses delivered via online (distance) learning.

What You'll Study

Students will gain knowledge in music production, sound engineering, digital media, as well as sound and music creation, learning directly from industry experts. The course provides opportunities to manage a music label, record in professional studios, and collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects, all while creating a portfolio of sound works demonstrating creativity and professionalism.

Subjects at a Glance

Core Subjects

• 54430: Creative Production: Sound and Moving Image
• 54431: Creative Production and Citizenship
• 54432: Creative Production and Entrepreneurship
• 54480: Introduction to the Recording Studio
• 54481: Introduction to Songwriting and Composition
• 54482: Exploring Audio Culture
• 54483: Screen Sound Design
• 54484: Music Business: 450 Records
• 54485: Real-time creation and collaborative production
• 54486: Screen Soundtrack Production
• 54487: Music and Sound Project

Admissions Information

• Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
• 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
• Domestic Course Fees: 2026 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students. All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).

Career Options

Possible careers are varied and include working in sound design and music production across a range of media like television, advertising, film, web, and digital media. Career options include:

• Composer
• Sound Engineer
• Music Business Professional

Facilities

The university offers world-class facilities that support future-focused learning and high-impact research, enabling effective partnerships with industry and providing services to the community. These include the Bon Marche Studio, media production facilities, high-tech computer labs, and library study spots.

Why Study at UTS?

UTS offers innovative and interdisciplinary media, communication, and creative production programs that combine theory with practical learning and industry experience. The university has the highest overall employment rate for communication graduates in NSW and is ranked 5th in Australia and top 100 globally for Communication and Media Studies.