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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music)

University of Wollongong

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About

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music) is a versatile, hands-on degree with a strong focus on contemporary music practice. It integrates theory and practice-based subjects where you will apply your knowledge independently and collaboratively. In addition, you will build specialised technical skills and gain a clear grasp of how your own practice relates to the wider music community.

The study of music at UOW combines performance, recording, composition, music history and theory, building your skills and expertise across the interrelated areas of music practice, audio production and critical studies.

Benefit from our facilities and studios and learn how to make your mark with a competitive commercial edge. Learn alongside experts working in their fields, exploring themes in the creative industries that are impacting the changing creative landscape and helping drive the digital economy. 

This degree offers a deeper understanding of how music works, as well as the skills to develop as a creative practitioner and prepare for a career in the arts.  

Areas of study

Arranging, audio production, composition, creative practice, music performance, music technology, musicology, songwriting, sound art and installation, sound design, theory.

Career opportunities

Performer, composer, producer, sound designer, singer-songwriter, music teacher, musicologist, sound technician, session musician, DJ, arts administrator, events manager.

Practical experience

Portfolio of work.

Honours

Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.

Recommended studies: English Advanced, Music 2 or Music Extension.

Other applicants

Refer to UOW general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the UOW website and select the undergraduate course that you are interested in, then choose the ‘Admission Profile’ tab in the Admissions, Key dates and Fees section.

Further information

View all details of this course on the UOW 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.

Honours
Honours programs are available in most degrees, often as an additional year of study to meritorious students or embedded into the course.

Check the relevant course information on the UOW Course Finder at the UOW website.