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Bachelor of Music

SAE Creative Media Institute

CRICOS provider number: 00312F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12042

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About

SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.

Choose the Bachelor of Music and you’ll build all the essential skills for creating a successful career in today’s modern music industry. Building on the core skills of a working music professional, the Bachelor of Music at SAE is completely unique and allows you to either choose from a pool of electives and complete a Bachelor of Music or dive deeper and specialise in one of four different pathways – Songwriting and Music Production, Electronic Music Production, Music Industry or Business and Creative Musicianship.

This degree allows you to further develop your specialisation skills and prepares you for entering into the industry. Your growth and development as a creative practitioner will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects and work placement. This will ultimately help you build a body of work and portfolio to share with potential employers or your first client.

Areas of study

Acoustic and electronic music, music industry and business practices, music production practice, performance recording technique, principles of sound, music and audio technology, songwriting strategies.

Career opportunities

Songwriter, music producer, artist manager, artist/musician, live musician, studio musician, DJ, electronic producer, content creator, music entrepreneur.

Practical experience

SAE offers extensive hands-on training with industry work placements, to provide practical experience and help build a professional network. This is the proven and best way for students to develop the communication, self-promotion and employability skills they need to start a successful career in the creative media industries.

Fees and charges

SAE offers a range of options to help students fund their studies. Current SAE fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

Interview: In addition to applying through UAC, all applicants are required to complete an informal interview, either in person or over the telephone. The interview helps us understand your motivations, discuss your previous study and relevant experience and career goals. Applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview time, and interviews are ongoing throughout the year.

Identification: Applicants are required to upload documentation in their application to show photo identification and proof of citizenship. Accepted forms of identification include a passport, driver's licence, birth certificate and/or citizenship certificate.

In addition to the above requirements, students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Music will also be required to submit evidence of musical practice/portfolio. Portfolios may include: links to your music or musical performances on YouTube, SoundCloud, links to online portfolio pages a statement providing an overview of existing skills and knowledge in music production, including examples from senior secondary music classes, AMEB and CPM certification, appointment in school orchestras or bands, etc.

Admission criteria

SAE courses do not have an ATAR requirement. Refer to the SAE general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the SAE Creative Media Institute website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the SAE website.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.