Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) Program By The University of Adelaide |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

37,500 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

09 Oct, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

BMus

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The creation and distribution of music and sound has been transformed by digital technology. It’s accelerated the growth of the arts, entertainment, creative and media industries into huge global enterprises.

Our Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) prepares you to play a leading creative role in this exciting landscape.

Sonic Arts incorporates all applications of contemporary technology to sound and music. You will:

  • take courses in composition, studio recording, live performance and digital media
  • have 24/7 access to specialized facilities, including production studios, recording rooms and digital audio laboratories
  • research sound theory and music history
  • collaborate on group performance projects
  • learn from international artists and industry professionals.
You’ll follow your interests across a range of specialised courses and electives in:

  • sound engineering
  • music production
  • film sound
  • software design
  • computer music composition
  • instrument building
  • computer game audio
  • interactivity
  • sound design.
You might invent instruments, write video game soundtracks or develop music software. You could tour the world as a live electronic musician. Perhaps you’ll be a producer, creatively advising, coaching and recording other artists in the studio.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

BMus

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The creation and distribution of music and sound has been transformed by digital technology. It’s accelerated the growth of the arts, entertainment, creative and media industries into huge global enterprises.

Our Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) prepares you to play a leading creative role in this exciting landscape.

Sonic Arts incorporates all applications of contemporary technology to sound and music. You will:

  • take courses in composition, studio recording, live performance and digital media
  • have 24/7 access to specialized facilities, including production studios, recording rooms and digital audio laboratories
  • research sound theory and music history
  • collaborate on group performance projects
  • learn from international artists and industry professionals.
You’ll follow your interests across a range of specialised courses and electives in:

  • sound engineering
  • music production
  • film sound
  • software design
  • computer music composition
  • instrument building
  • computer game audio
  • interactivity
  • sound design.
You might invent instruments, write video game soundtracks or develop music software. You could tour the world as a live electronic musician. Perhaps you’ll be a producer, creatively advising, coaching and recording other artists in the studio.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

58+
176+
79+
6.5+

Please refer to the website for additional entry requirements.

09 Oct 2023
3 Years
Jul
Feb

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

7,990 AUD
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International Students

37,500 AUD
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Since its establishment in 1874 the University of Adelaide has been amongst Australia's leading universities. Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research, with world-class academic staff and a vibrant student life. Adelaide has a fine tradition of exemplary scholarship and ground-breaking research, and its unique relationship with industry and other organisations ensures that our research expertise is translated into tangible benefits for the global community. Adelaide's research is at the leading edge of knowledge, with research earnings consistently the highest per capita of any Australian university. Analysis of publication and citation impact shows that the University is ranked in the top 1% in the world in 11 research fields. An innovative and forward-looking University, Adelaide has major strengths in health sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, information technology and telecommunications, food and wine, environmental sciences and social sciences. At the heart of the University's vision, achievement and impact is our commitment to excellence, our sense that a focus on the experience of the student is fundamental, and our belief that research intensity and innovative, high quality teaching have a symbiotic relationship that underpins and characterises the finest universities in the world.

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