Bachelor of Music and Sound Design Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

Note

This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

The Bachelor of Music and Sound Design is a portfolio-based course designed for aspiring professionals in music and sound design, seeking to hone their artistic, technical, and theoretical expertise. Choose this course for a comprehensive blend of music, sound, and screen disciplines (film, TV, games, online), enhanced by language and culture components that broaden your career prospects, including the opportunity for international study. Its uniqueness lies in the integration of an international honours year, and the addition of language proficiency.

You will gain knowledge in music production, sound engineering, digital media, as well as sound and music creation, learning directly from industry experts. In this course you will have opportunities to manage a music label, record in professional studios, and collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects, all whilst creating a portfolio of sound works demonstrating your creativity and professionalism.

What sets this course apart is its emphasis on professional experience. Teaching is hands-on, set in UTS's advanced sound labs, and focuses on project-based learning. By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared for diverse careers in sound design, music production, and beyond, including roles such as composer, sound designer, audio engineer, and music business professional.

The course’s distinctiveness lies in the integration of artistic, professional, and theoretical knowledge with a multidisciplinary approach, preparing you to tackle complex challenges and innovate in a dynamic industry.

Working with UTS’s specialist sound facilities and equipment in the creative precinct of inner-Sydney, students develop and advance their interest in popular music, sound design, sound engineering and interactive media. Throughout the course students build a portfolio of sound works that demonstrates their creativity and professional skills to employers. They will have opportunities to run a music label, record in professional sound studios, collaborate with likeminded students in both this course and other disciplines, and design and compose sound and music for film, games and digital media. This is a future-focused course that provides students with the tools to succeed in the industry of today and tomorrow.

Admission requirements

The Faculty has an optional Music and Sound Design Portfolio Scheme which awards up to five (5) adjustment points towards the selection rank, based on an applicant’s portfolio of music and sound design work.