Music breaks down barriers and encourages cross-cultural appreciation. It brings people together, communicates ideas and cultures, and gets deep into our souls and our psyche. From rock and pop to electronic, vocals and world music, it communicates and connects us in unique and special ways.

This degree – with its focuses on synergies across production and performance, including theoretical and practical study – is the only one of its kind in Australia. It will develop your theoretical, practical and industry-focused skills, as well as your musical training.

Key Features

• You’ll acquire a broad range of composition and performance skills in contemporary musical disciplines, including world music, vocal studies, musical theatre, audio mixing, songwriting, interactive sound and DJ performance.
• Our state-of-the-art music facilities and technologies are unique. The acoustic studios – built by acclaimed designers – offer a range of contrasting spaces. 
• Your teachers are world famous in areas such as vocal studies.
• You’ll develop a deep understanding of 20th and 21st century music practices, technologies and associated industries.
• You’ll greatly enhance your practical and professional skills, and your employability, through an internship.
• Macquarie’s music degree is unique because it, unlike most others, doesn’t require you to audition. Rather, we recognise your other learning achievements – and the informal and formal learning pathways that typically lead you to undertake music at tertiary level.

• Arts and cultural administrator
• Community arts practitioner
• Composer
• Event manager
• Music journalist
• Music publisher
• Music teacher (after further study)
• Musician
• Performer
• Producer
• Promoter
• Researcher
• Screen and game music designer
• Songwriter
• Sound effects designer
• Sound technician