Bachelor of Creative Production in Music and Sound Design
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Create the sounds and music that move us
Sound and music have the power to shape us, to make us laugh, cry, think and believe in things we never thought possible. If you want a rewarding, creative career where you'll blend technical skills and artistry in an exciting and evolving field, this is the course for you.
With its practical focus, this course is designed to give you the skills to work in a wide range of roles within the digital sound industry, plus the critical business and entrepreneurial skills you need to succeed. Discover our job-ready degree that covers everything from music production to songwriting and composition, video games and more.
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Bachelor of Creative Production in Music and Sound Design
CODE
UTS: C10276 (version 3)
CRICOS: 092409B
UAC: 600006 (Autumn Session)
LOWEST SELECTION RANK
70.4
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DURATION
3 years full time
INTAKE
Autumn Session 2026\ Autumn Session 2027
COURSE FEES
Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students\ $53,513.00
LOCATION
City campus
What you’ll study
You’ll complete core subjects addressing the juxtaposition of sound and the moving image, ethical creative practice, and entrepreneurship. In your Music and Sound Design stream you'll learn about audio production, songwriting, composing and creating soundtracks for screen, audio cultures and much more. Your self-directed sound project will give you the focus to refine your creative voice.
You'll also have the option to enhance your specialised skillset by taking sub-major(s) in areas like, animation, media arts, media business, digital and social media, creative writing or journalism. You’ll broaden and enhance your knowledge and experience by choosing from our range of future-focused Creative Production and Communication electives.
Subjects at a glance
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Core subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
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| 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 |
See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook
Course highlights
This course is designed to give you the technical, theoretical and hands-on experience required to work in professional sound studios and on collaborative sound-based projects. Throughout this course, you'll have the opportunity to build a portfolio of sound works that demonstrates your creativity and professionalism to future employers.
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We all crave storytelling. We crave that kind of reflection of our lives. But learning to tell a story is something that, you know, takes heart. It takes a
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different point of view. The reason I pursued music and sound as a career was because I experienced stories through that medium and they really moved me.
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Animation seems to bring quite a diverse audience together because it has a a universality to it. These characters
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have a real impression on audiences like no other medium can.
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What sets UTS students apart from any others. They are work ready. They are passionate and they're knowledgeable.
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What I loved about UTS was that none of the assignments or assessments felt fabricated. We were engaging with
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industry professionals who would come and give us advice. It felt like we were connecting with really established creatives already in industry. All of
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the tools that we learn are industry standard. You walk out of that course into a job and you know the tools that they're already using.
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We are getting used to from a very early stage working with others and collaborating.
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It's really important to collaborate with other industry professionals like animators for your career because when you're actually out there working in the industry, you're always getting a brief from a director or from an animator.
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Engaging with industry professionals so early on in your studies really sets you apart.
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It's very important that students build their industry connections and I think that building a network here at UTS will carry you forward through life.
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Entry schemes and pathways
If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.
If you're an elite athlete or performer who has represented your school or state at a national level, and your studies have been affected, this scheme is for you.
If you've experienced long-term disadvantages that have affected your education, you may be eligible for selection rank adjustments through inpUTS.
With a VET qualification, you're eligible to apply for certain courses. Take the next step in your education.
If you're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Jumbunna is an alternative application process for our courses that emphasises diverse pathways to success.
You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.
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Your future career
Graduates leave as multi-skilled creative practitioners. Career pathways include working in sound design and music production across a range of media such as games, television, advertising, film, web and digital media.
Career options
Featured partners
Mushroom Music Group partners with UTS Music and Sound Design, providing student-run label 450 Records with industry insights and unique access to Mushroom’s world-class music, publishing, talent management businesses, internships and talent scouts.
“I cannot put into words how proud I am to be a part of the UTS family. Applying for UTS simply felt right. From the beautiful architecture and modern facilities to the progressive atmosphere, UTS defines what a modern university should be – a place where knowledge, people and change come together.”
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Where you’ll study
Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.
Direct productions in our Bon Marche Studio.
Collaborate in our media production facilities.
Access high-tech computer labs for specialised work.
Find your perfect library study spot and enjoy the quiet away from the campus bustle.
Why UTS?
Why study Communication at UTS
With a degree in Communications, you'll develop a professional portfolio and learn the skills to adapt in a rapidly evolving field.
We offer innovative and interdisciplinary media, communication and creative production programs that combine theory with practical learning and industry experience.
#1 employment rate
Highest overall employment rate for communication graduates in NSW.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019
5th in Australia
for Communication and Media Studies.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
Top 100 globally
Global ranking for Communication and Media.
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