Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Media at UNSW

Bachelor's Degree Music Full Time

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production)

at University of New South Wales · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

083239A

CRICOS provider code

00098G

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$245,500 total

Per year

A$49,100/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production) at the University of New South Wales is a transformative five-year double degree designed for students seeking to blend high-level musical training with industry-level expertise in screen and sound production. This innovative program combines advanced study in music performance, composition, or musicology with technical, creative, and critical skills essential for careers in media, film, television, and digital production. Students develop not only their musical artistry but also their capacity to produce, edit, and direct visual and audio content.

Structured across ten semesters, the program comprises a balanced suite of core and elective units, each carrying a set number of credit points tailored to meet the degree’s overall requirements. Students undertake detailed studies in their chosen music stream alongside foundational and advanced media units. The course structure often includes opportunities for collaborative projects and may offer a capstone experience or final-year project, enabling students to showcase their integration of music and media disciplines in a professional-standard work.

Throughout the degree, students gain practical and theoretical skills such as music performance, sound engineering, digital storytelling, screenwriting, audio-visual editing, and production management. Close ties with the vibrant Sydney music and media industries facilitate industry-relevant learning through workshops, guest lectures, and potential professional placements or work-integrated learning experiences. International students should confirm any hands-on placement arrangements. Graduates are equipped for the ever-evolving creative sectors, with adaptability across multiple roles enabled by a broad skillset.

This program best suits those with a passion for both music and screen or sound production, who want to work at the intersection of creative arts and media technology. Applicants should review specific entry requirements on the official page, including English proficiency. As with Australian bachelor’s degrees, students may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while enrolled, and graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) for post-study work opportunities in Australia.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Music and sound producer in film, television, and digital media
Composer or arranger for screen-based projects
Media content creator and audio-visual editor
Production manager in creative industries
Music supervisor for screen productions
Broadcast and post-production sound engineer
Associated roles in Australia's vibrant arts, screen, and creative sectors

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production) at University of New South Wales?

It typically takes 5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$245,500 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Music and sound producer in film, television, and digital mediaComposer or arranger for screen-based projectsMedia content creator and audio-visual editorProduction manager in creative industriesMusic supervisor for screen productionsBroadcast and post-production sound engineerAs...

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