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3 Years
At present all classes are delivered either at our beautiful Fairfield campus, with its wide range of rehearsal rooms and recording spaces, or at our brand new Collingwood campus.
Full time / Part time · Four three-hour classes per week each semester. There are 13 weeks in each of the two semesters per year. All classes take place on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday between 10am and 5pm.
Semester 1 / 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Fairfield Campus
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Songwriting & Composition 1
Students are introduced to foundational methods and techniques of songwriting and composition. Through analysis, self-reflective critique and peer review, these methods and techniques are applied to the writing of songs/compositions in development.
Music Production 1
Introduces students to foundational music production methods and techniques. Through self-reflective critique and peer review, these methods and techniques are applied to the recording of songs/compositions in development.
Writing About Music
Students examine music writing in journalism and in academic contexts. Critical reading practice and a diversity of writing techniques are applied to analysis, review, and industry-standard formats.
Music Foundations
Songwriting and Composition 2
Music Production 2
Independent Music Pathways
Music Subcultures
Songwriting and Composition 3
Music Production 3
Independent Music Artist
Sound Studies
Songwriting and Composition 4
Music Production 4
DIY Music Release
Performance
Creative Studio 1
Major Project 1
Creative Studio 2
Major Project 2
Independent Label
Lyrics
Music Clip Context
Collaborative Performance
Common Questions
The course is delivered across two campuses: the Fairfield campus, which offers natural surrounds and purpose-built rehearsal and recording studios, and the Collingwood campus, located in the busy cultural centre of Collingwood.
Students enrolling for full-time study attend four three-hour classes per week each semester. There are 13 weeks in each of the two semesters per year. All classes take place on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday between 10am and 5pm.
Yes. If you have a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Music Performance or Sound Production, you are eligible for course credits into the Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production.
Various forms of assessment may be used including song demos and recordings, essays, musical performances, class presentations, folio work, reflective journal/blogs and music clips.
Graduates may choose self-employment as a songwriter, composer, sound artist, record producer, audio engineer, musical performer, performance artist, artist manager or video clip maker. They might also start their own record label or find work within existing businesses and organisations including those engaged in music media, publishing, streaming, arts administration, venue and festival activities. Graduates will also be equipped to advance into post graduate study at other tertiary institutions.
Application
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