C10277v1 Bachelor of Music and Sound Design Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

This course is designed to develop practitioners in music and sound design with a strong base of artistic, professional and theoretical skills.

The UTS Bachelor of Music and Sound Design is the first of its kind to combine the domains of music, sound and screens (film, TV, internet, games, online).

Subjects focus on developing real-world skills for the digital sound industry.The course also involves input from leading industry figures, including sound designers, songwriters, producers and other professionals from the creative industries.The degree integrates the study of sound and music with a major in the language and culture of another country.This course appeals to students with an interest in popular music, sound design, creative arts or interactive multimedia.

It offers a contemporary music and sound design degree that focuses on the production and analysis of sound for various media including interactive environments.

By graduation students have a professional portfolio of music production and sound design work demonstrating their creativity and professionalism.

Students must complete 240 credit points, comprising 144 credit points in music and sound design and 96 credit points in international studies. The music and sound design component is made up of 48 credit points of major subjects, 24 credit points of professional subjects, 24 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a region or country major over a minimum of three years. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.

Overseas study

Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Industrial training/professional practice

Studio-based subjects are highly flexible, allowing students to foster their specialisation and interests through practical projects. Songwriting skills are applied to real-world needs, and all students have the opportunity for a professional internship. Professional practicalities are built into the core subjects.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn session with the Germany major as the chosen international studies major. Other countries may be chosen from the list of majors in CBK90005; the program has the same structure but with subjects specific to the chosen country major.

Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 4

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 5

Autumn session

Spring session

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. Entry level to the various language and culture programs depends upon students' prior knowledge of the relevant language. Students are admitted to the international studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.