Bachelor of Contemporary Music

ATAR 60

Duration

3 years full-time/6 years part-time

Starts March, July

Location Lismore, Coomera

Professional experience Optional internship

Entry to this course requires an interview/audition.

The Bachelor of Contemporary Music prepares you for a portfolio career in music — the multi-faceted career pathway that is now most common for contemporary musicians. Tailor your degree towards your area of interest, whether it’s production, performance, songwriting or other professional areas of the music industry.

You will learn using state-of-the-art facilities in either Lismore or Coomera, taught by lecturers who are practising musicians with strong industry links.

Career opportunities

This course prepares students for a career as a performer, songwriter, producer, sound engineer, music educator, session musician, musical director, music event promoter, band and venue manager.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Contemporary Music who complete the required units can study the Master of Teaching and teach secondary school music.

Develop your skills in our professional recording studios with the opportunity to perform at events throughout the year. Lismore and Coomera are at the heart of a vibrant arts and music scene – you could even find yourself doing a professional placement at a major music festival like Splendour in the Grass.