Course Structure

The Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production is delivered over six trimesters, offering a progressive and immersive learning experience that develops core creative, theoretical, technical, and industry skills.

Trimester One

• Songwriting Major 1 – PSP208

• Music Collaboration Stream 1 (student selection)

• Music Theory 1 – PSP203

• Ear Training 1 – PSP204

• History of Popular Music – PSP201

• Introduction to Music Technology – PSP202

Trimester Two

• Songwriting Major 2 – PSP218

• Music Collaboration Stream 2 (student selection)

• Music Theory 2 – PSP213

• Ear Training 2 – PSP214

• Composition and Arranging – PSP212

• Introduction to Music Business – PSP211

Trimester Three

• Songwriting Major 3 – PSP308

• Music Collaboration Stream 3 (student selection)

• Music Theory 3 – PSP303

• Ear Training 3 – PSP304

• Music and Media – PSP310

• Elective (1 subject of choice)

Trimester Four

• Songwriting Major 4 – PSP318

• Music Collaboration Stream 4 (student selection)

• Music Theory 4 – PSP313

• Ear Training 4 – PSP314

• Electives (2 subjects of choice)

Trimester Five

• Large Project: Performance & Recording Folio 1 – PSP405

• Electives (2 subjects of choice)

• Entrepreneurship in Music – PSP401

Trimester Six

• Large Project: Performance & Recording Folio 2 – PSP415

• Electives (2 subjects of choice)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Minimum Age

• Applicants must be at least 17 years of age at the time of application.

Academic Entry Requirements

• Completion of Year 12 in the Australian school system, OR

• An equivalent qualification with a Senior Secondary Certificate pass in General English, OR

• A comparable qualification such as:

  • Certificate IV or higher – for Bachelor degree applicants

  • Certificate III or higher – for Diploma course applicants

English Language Proficiency

International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production will be equipped with the creative, technical, and industry skills required to thrive in a diverse range of music-related careers across entertainment, media, and digital platforms.

Potential career pathways include:

• Recording Artist

• Jingle Writer

• Music Arranger

• Lyricist

• Composer

• Music Editor

• Music Producer

• Music Publisher

• Screen Composer

Internships and Industry Engagement

Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to engage with the music industry through international masterclasses, songwriting camps, and global study tours.

Students may be eligible to apply for:

• International Songwriters Camp – Haarlem Conservatory, Netherlands

• Nando’s Music Exchange – London, UK

• J-Pop Study Tour – Japan

These immersive experiences provide valuable exposure to global music scenes and foster collaboration with artists, producers, and composers from around the world.