Bachelor of Music and Sound Design Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Note

Students who commenced the Bachelor of Sound and Music Design before 2017 can view their course program at Course transition arrangements.

This course is designed to develop practitioners in music and sound design with a strong base of artistic, professional and theoretical skills. The UTS Bachelor of Music and Sound Design is the first of its kind to combine the domains of music, sound and screens (film, TV, internet, games, online). Subjects focus on developing real-world skills for the digital sound industry.

The course also involves input from leading industry figures, including sound designers, songwriters, producers and other professionals from the creative industries.

The degree integrates the study of sound and music with a major in the language and culture of another country.

This course appeals to students with an interest in popular music, sound design, creative arts or interactive multimedia. It offers a contemporary music and sound design degree that focuses on the production and analysis of sound for various media including interactive environments. By graduation students have a professional portfolio of music production and sound design work demonstrating their creativity and professionalism.

Course aims

This course aims to provide students with core skills in digital music production and sound design. Students' learning outcomes include the capacity to think creatively and critically about, and contribute to, developments within the music, sound and digital media industries; an awareness of industry practices in sound design and music production; and the capacity to develop and critically revise their own work. The course also provides an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture, enhancing professional and training career opportunities.

Typical study program

The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn session with the Germany major as the chosen international studies major. Other countries may be chosen from the list of majors in CBK90005; the program has the same structure but with subjects specific to the chosen country major.

First year

Autumn session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
50817 Audio and Music Production 8 50817
50816 Audio Cultures 8 50816
Select 8 credit points from the following: 8
CBK91142 Electives 48 cbk91142
Spring session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
54001 Digital Literacies 8 54001
50824 Songwriting and Composition for Context 8 50824
Select 8 credit points from the following: 8
CBK91142 Electives 48 cbk91142

Second year

Autumn session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
97601 German Language and Culture 1 8 97601
50818 Singing and Vocality 8 50818
976001 Foundations in International Studies 8 976001
Spring session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
50819 Composing with Sound 8 50819
97602 German Language and Culture 2 8 97602
50820 Sound Design 8 50820

Third year

Autumn session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
54002 Communicating Difference 8 54002
97603 German Language and Culture 3 8 97603
Select 8 credit points from the following: 8
CBK91142 Electives 48 cbk91142
Spring session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
976421 Contemporary Germany 8 976421
97604 German Language and Culture 4 8 97604
Select 8 credit points from the following: 8
CBK91142 Electives 48 cbk91142

Fourth year

Autumn session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
977420 In-country Study 1: Germany 24 977420
Spring session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
978420 In-country Study 2: Germany 24 978420

Fifth year

Autumn session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
50825 Screen Soundtrack Production 8 50825
50826 Music Business and Professional Practice 8 50826
Select 8 credit points from the following: 8
CBK91142 Electives 48 cbk91142
Spring session Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. Subject Code
50823 Sound Project 8 50823
54003 Creative Entrepreneurship 8 54003
Select 8 credit points from the following: 8
CBK91142 Electives 48 cbk91142

Honours

The Bachelor of Communication (Honours) (C09047) is available with an additional year of full-time study for eligible students.

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2019 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table.
e.g. If you are enrolled in a 6 credit point Mathematics subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,359 = $1,169.

Student contribution amounts for 2019 commencing students

Area of study and

student contribution  

band

Student contribution

(per EFTSL or 48 cp)
3
Law, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Administration, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science		 $10,958
2
Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Other Health, Allied Health, Engineering, Science, Surveying, Agriculture		 $9,359
1
Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Education, Clinical Psychology, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, Nursing		 $6,566

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

 

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2019 is $800. The total credit points are 240.

All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Examples include working in sound design and production across a diverse range of media, including popular music, film, television, advertising, animation, web, gaming, interactive digital media, and locational sound.

Other career options include sound designer, music supervisor, audio engineer, computer musician, music producer, new media artist, interactive media designer, and music business professional.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students must complete 240 credit points, comprising 144 credit points in music and sound design and 96 credit points in international studies. The music and sound design component is made up of 48 credit points of major subjects, 24 credit points of professional subjects, 24 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a region or country major over a minimum of three years. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.

Overseas study

Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Industrial training/professional practice

Studio-based subjects are highly flexible, allowing students to foster their specialisation and interests through practical projects. Songwriting skills are applied to real-world needs, and all students have the opportunity for a professional internship. Professional practicalities are built into the core subjects.

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
MAJ10025 Music and Sound Design 48
STM91009 Professional Development stream 24
STM90959 Core subjects (Music and Sound Design) 24
CBK91142 Electives 48
CBK90005 Country major choice 96
Total 240

Additional information

Course duration

The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. Entry level to the various language and culture programs depends upon students' prior knowledge of the relevant language. Students are admitted to the international studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2018, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2018 census date.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

ATAR and selection ranks

To find out further information regarding ATAR and selection ranks from previous applicants who received an offer to this course, please visit our Admissions Stats Tool

Assumed knowledge

There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Communication and International Studies - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Communication and International Studies - 2 students

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Music and Sound Design Bachelor of Arts in International Studies in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

Part of UTS Arts and Social Sciences

  • Graduate Success

    Sound and Music Design Graduate wins Crowd Art award at the ZKM Media Technology awards 2013.

  • MediaLab

    Students enrolled in production subjects have access to MediaLab facilities.

  • Jordan Dorjee

    This course allowed Jordan to explore his interest in music and technology.

  • Sound facilities

    UTS audio facilities include three Pro Tools | HD control rooms, equipped to specialise in music, audio arts, post-production and surround mixing and more.

Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic students can apply:

UAC code(s): 609296 (Autumn session)

Make a note of the relevant UAC code before starting your UAC application.

Important dates

JULY 2018
23
Spring session classes commence (all courses except Calendar B)
23 - 27
Orientation for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session
30
Calendar B Spring session classes commence
AUGUST 2018
25
UTS Open Day
FEBRUARY 2019
18 - 22
Orientation for Calendar B Autumn session (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education)
18 February - 8 March
Orientation for Autumn session 2019 ( all courses except Calendar B)
25
Calendar B Autumn session commences (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education)
MARCH 2019
11
Autumn session commences (all courses except Calendar B)
APRIL 2019
10
Census date
22 - 28
Mid-session StuVac (Study vacation)
JUNE 2019
7
Formal classes end
10 - 14
Final StuVac (Study vacation)
15 - 29
Final assessment period

Need more information?

Ask UTS

Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Communication and International Studies - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Communication and International Studies - 2 students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

How to apply

International students apply to study at UTS through UTS International.

International students who are doing:

  • an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside Australia, or
  • an International Baccalaureate, or
  • a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3,

apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens an external site).

Apply online

Download an application form

Important dates

JULY 2018
23
Spring session classes commence (all courses except Calendar B)
23 - 27
Orientation for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session
30
Calendar B Spring session classes commence
AUGUST 2018
25
UTS Open Day
NOVEMBER 2018
30
Closing date for applications for admission to undergraduate international students based outside Australia for Autumn session 2019
DECEMBER 2018
15
Closing date for applications for admission to postgraduate international students based in Australia for Autumn session 2019
FEBRUARY 2019
18 - 22
Orientation for Calendar B Autumn session (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education)
18 February - 8 March
Orientation for Autumn session 2019 ( all courses except Calendar B)
25
Calendar B Autumn session commences (Graduate School of Health/Teacher Education)
MARCH 2019
11
Autumn session commences (all courses except Calendar B)
APRIL 2019
10
Census date
22 - 28
Mid-session StuVac (Study vacation)
JUNE 2019
7
Formal classes end
10 - 14
Final StuVac (Study vacation)
15 - 29
Final assessment period

Need more information?

Ask a question

Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Communication and International Studies - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Communication and International Studies - 2 students