Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing (Music)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

University RankQS Ranking

399

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/Australia/Toowoomba /University of Southern Queensland/Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing (Music)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Course Code

103176H

Campuses

Springfield

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Feb-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 30,920 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing (Music)

About

Overview

Creative artists have a strong role to play in social assistance industries, which assist people in the community to be healthy and productive. Get prepared by studying the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing (Music) at UniSQ.
This degree will expand your creativity, facilitation and leadership skills, as well as your understanding of the needs of community care and development.
Study digital composition, song writing, recording and music production, and collaborative music practice along with foundational human services courses.
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a project placement in a community organisation during your third year of coursework.
If you don't have an ATAR that's ok, UniSQ welcomes applications in the form of an interview and audition - we can't wait to see your creative talents! Read more below under 'degree structure'.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at Year 12 high school level. Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Attend an audition and interview with selected creative arts major discipline staff to confirm satisfactory capacity to participate in practical courses.
Applicants are not required to have undertaken high school music and certification from the Australian Music Examinations Board is not required.

Note: It is a requirement that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people whilst studying the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing. Further information about the Blue Card or Exemption Card suitability process is available from the Blue Card Services.

Audition and interview information

Applicants will need to bring:

a school exit statement, or evidence of previous education standard achieved
your own accompanying tracks on MP3 or an iPod if required
please provide a written statement (500 words) addressing your interests, goals and aspirations in studying the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing, with some reflection on your musical experiences and training.

For registration and audition/interview tips, please see our Auditions and interviews page. Auditions and interviews will be held at UniSQ Springfield campus or via Zoom. On-campus applicants must attend an audition and interview and perform two contrasting pieces. Applicants for online study will submit a video recording of their performances and attend a phone/Zoom interview.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Career

Career outcomes

Graduates will have the necessary skills to collaborate with health providers, local governments, and community organisations and undertake arts-led service initiatives.
Work in the creative industries and apply your talents and abilities in other areas like community services (youth, indigenous, aged, refugee, homeless, unemployed, disability etc.), hospitals/allied health, correctional services, local government, and charity organisations.