MUSIC

Play to your strengths with SAE’s industry-leading music qualifications.

Do you see yourself on stage in front of thousands? Producing beats and EDM hits? Working in a studio producing records? Building and designing your own live events?

At SAE, our music courses are designed to build the essential skills for creating a successful career in today’s modern music industry. You’ll learn and apply theoretical knowledge and best practices while accessing studios with cutting-edge equipment.

Our small, hands-on classes combined with online study in collaboration with your fellow creatives will ensure you get the support you deserve. Learn from the best in the biz and pick the brains of our industry-experienced mentors.

You’ll gain proficiencies in songwriting, composition, music business and industry, stagecraft, recording techniques, electronic music and studio music production.

If you choose to study an Associate Degree or the Bachelor of Music at SAE you'll have the option to drill down into your chosen area of interest by studying electives in your chosen specialist pathway.

Check out our Music Specialisations below

Find your Music course

Music Bachelor of Music

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Music Associate Degree of Music

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Duration(s)

4 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)

6 Trimesters Full Time

Part-time option available

We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.

Qualification Associate Degree

Available to Domestic Students International Students

Campus

Adelaide,

Brisbane,

Byron Bay,

Melbourne,

Perth,

Sydney

Music

Associate Degree of Music

The Associate Degree of Music, nested within the Bachelor of Music, builds the essential skills for creating a successful career in today’s modern music industry. You’ll learn and apply theoretical knowledge and best practices while accessing studios with cutting-edge equipment.

You’ll gain proficiencies in songwriting, composition, music business and industry, stagecraft, recording techniques and electronic music production and studio music production.

Building on the core skills of a working music professional, the Associate Degree of Music at SAE allows you a unique opportunity to dive deeper into your chosen area of interest by studying three specialisation electives in one of the following four different pathways.

• Songwriting and Music Production
• Electronic Music Production
• Music Industry and Business
• Creative Musicianship

Your growth and development as a creative practitioner will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects. As your skills develop and you work on more dynamic projects, you’ll apply your capabilities to cross-discipline projects in audio, film, games and animation.

Potential career paths may include --> Studio Composer • Music Producer • Music Technician • Artist and Repertoire Scout • Music and Sound Designer • Live Music Performer • Studio Musician • Songwriter • Commercial Music Composer/Producer • Music Technician • Music Supervisor • Music Library Curator • Music for film and games and other media

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Music Diploma of Music

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CAREER OUTCOMES

Career opportunities

Studio Composer
Music Producer
Music and Sound Designer
Live Music Performer
Commercial Music Composer/producer
Small Business Owner
Musician
Songwriter
Music Technician
Music Supervisor
Music Library Curator
Composer for film, games and other media
Creative Director

Music courses

Study Music production and editing at SAE Australia

What our students say about SAE

"SAE gave me the tools to understand how to create the sounds I wanted, but I also found that the environment and the energy of the people I met and made friends with made it fun and exciting."

Isabella Piper

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Producer, Vocalist, Performer and DJ

Man stands on stage, with headphones. Hands crossed in front of mixing console

SAE Bachelor of Music graduate | Callum Peutrill

“Studying at SAE provided me with a structure, and connected a lot of the dots, so when I went out into the industry and an engineer started talking about live sound, I was able to understand that because of the rounded education I got from my time at SAE.”

Bill Day

SAE Alumni | Current Job: DJ Bill Day AKA Mr Bill

"There’s so much to enjoy about studying at SAE, like the expert advice you get from the lecturers every day. The studios are incredible, and it’s an exciting place where everyone’s got a creative mindset. They’re following their passions and their dreams, so it’s got a really nice vibe to it."

Michael Weir

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Professional Musician

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Music Skills

Songwriting strategies Acoustic and electronic music Performance and recording technique Music production practice Principles of sound, music and audio technology

Is Music for you?

We have outlined some considerations and suitability recommendations to consider before you study Music at SAE.

a strong sense of creativity and imagination
a willingness and ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including industry practitioners
have technical, computer and software skills
have critical thinking and problem-solving skills
adaptability to changing technologies and industry trends
possess an interest in the societal, ethical and cultural factors influencing creative industries
a willingness to devote up to 10 hours per week for every 10 credit points you study. This will allow for scheduled classes, personal study and project work.