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Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) (ARB403.1)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
University of Canberra

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) builds a practical foundation in contemporary music for today’s creative industries. You’ll develop skills across composition and songwriting, performance, and production, while learning how to create, refine and present original work in professional contexts. The degree is designed for undergraduate study with contemporary, industry-focused learning in music practice and creative collaboration. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue contemporary music careers across performance, composition and songwriting, and music production. The course supports pathways into roles such as performing musician, composer/songwriter, producer, session player, and emerging independent artist, as well as work in broader creative industries that require music creation and collaboration skills. Outcomes align with an undergraduate qualification focused on contemporary music practice and the performing arts sector. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$35,000 per year

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Information

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3 years

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South Bank
QLD
Coomera
QLD

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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A$7,000

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA - GEMS INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP

10% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL COURSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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