COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music major) at the University of Wollongong is a 144-credit point undergraduate program designed to develop students as skilled, creative, and adaptable musicians for contemporary professional practice. The degree is structured over three years of full-time study, with 48 credit points completed in each year. In the first year, students are introduced to core foundations in music, including theory, performance practice, composition, and listening skills, helping them build essential technical and creative capabilities. The second year extends these skills through more advanced study in music creation and interpretation, encouraging students to refine their individual artistic style while engaging with broader musical contexts and collaborative projects. In the third year, students focus on higher-level creative work, integrating performance, composition, and production skills to produce more complex and professional-standard musical outcomes. The Music major emphasises both individual development and collaborative practice, with students regularly working together on performances, compositions, and creative projects. Learning is supported through access to state-of-the-art music facilities, studios, and performance spaces, enabling hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies. Students also engage with contemporary issues in the music and creative industries, gaining insight into how music operates within cultural, social, and commercial contexts. Overall, the degree prepares graduates for careers as performers, composers, songwriters, producers, and creative practitioners, while fostering creativity, technical excellence, and professional readiness in the evolving global music industry.