Bachelor of Music and Sound Design

Study Music and Sound Design at UTS

Sound and music have the power to shape us, to make us laugh, cry, think and believe in things we never thought possible. If you want a rewarding, creative career where you'll blend technical skills and artistry in an exciting and evolving field, the UTS Bachelor of Music and Sound Design is for you.

With its practical focus, this course is designed to give you the real skills to work in a wide range of roles within the digital sound industry, plus the critical business and entrepreneurial skills you need to succeed. Discover our job-ready degree that covers everything from music production to podcasting, songwriting, video games and more.

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Bachelor of Music and Sound Design

CODE

UTS: C10276 (version 2)

CRICOS: 092409B

UAC: 600006 (Autumn Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

72.20

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DURATION

3 years full time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
NOT AVAILABLE 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$28,674.79

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

In your Communication Literacies stream, you'll study both the technological and cultural aspects of communication, building a foundation for your future learning. Then, you'll begin to build specialised knowledge and skills through your core Music and Sound Design units.

Here, you'll learn about audio production, creating soundtracks for screen, audio cultures and much more. Your self-directed sound project will give you the chance to put your learning into practice, while your choice of electives will allow you to broaden your knowledge of the disciplines of communications and media.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

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Course highlights

This degree is designed to give you both the technical, theoretical and practical capabilities required, along with hands-on experience in professional sound studios and on collaborative projects. Throughout this course, you'll have the opportunity to build a portfolio of sound works that demonstrate your creativity and professionalism to future employers.

Admissions information

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), tailored to equip you with practical and creative skills for the evolving music and sound industries.
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.
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

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.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

2025 Tuition Fees

Indicative first-year tuition fee: $9,314.00

Indicative total tuition fee: $28,674.79

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.

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Entry schemes and pathways

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UTS Early Entry program

If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

Elite athletes and performers

If you're an elite athlete or performer who has represented your school or state at a national level, and your studies have been affected, this scheme is for you.

InpUTS

If you've experienced long-term disadvantages that have affected your education, you may be eligible for selection rank adjustments through inpUTS.

Completing a recognised TAFE or VET provider qualification

With a VET qualification, you're eligible to apply for certain courses. Take the next step in your education.

Jumbunna Admissions Program

If you're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Jumbunna is an alternative application process for our courses that emphasises diverse pathways to success.

Changing from another undergraduate course

You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.

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Your future career

Possible careers are varied and include working in sound design and music production across a range of media like television, advertising, film, web and digital media.

Career options

Featured partners

Mushroom Music Group partners with UTS Music and Sound Design, providing student-run label 450 Records with industry insights and unique access to Mushroom’s world-class music, publishing, talent management businesses, internships and talent scouts.

“I cannot put into words how proud I am to be a part of the UTS family. Applying for UTS simply felt right. From the beautiful architecture and modern facilities to the progressive atmosphere, UTS defines what a modern university should be – a place where knowledge, people and change come together.”

Alexander Galati

Undergraduate student

Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

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Students shooting video in a green screen studio. — Direct productions in our Bon Marche Studio.

Undergraduate students collaborate on a project in the Building 3 sound studios — Collaborate in our media production facilities.

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Why UTS?

Why study Communication at UTS

With a degree in Communications, you'll develop a professional portfolio and learn the skills to adapt in a rapidly evolving field.

We offer innovative and interdisciplinary media, communication and creative production programs that combine theory with practical learning and industry experience.