Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
2 years (accelerated) or 3 years (standard)
Master music production from composition to mastering with hands-on training in industry-standard software and hardware. This degree combines technical expertise, creative development, and business skills to prepare aspiring producers, engineers, and songwriters for successful careers in the modern music industry.
Local students: No ATAR required—Collarts celebrates diversity and individuality. Year 12 students need only creativity and passion; non-Year 12 applicants should have some previous study, work, or life experience. International students must be at least 18 years old at course commencement, have completed a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12, demonstrate English proficiency, and may be required to attend an interview.
The Bachelor of Music Production covers six core areas across six trimesters: Recording and Mixing (Mixing Foundations, Recording Foundations, Collaborative Recording, Mastering, Contemporary Production); Composition and Production (Composing & Sequencing, Creative Software Practice, Music for the Moving Image, Remixing & Arranging, Producing Styles & Genres); Technology in Performance (Technology in Performance 1 & 2); Sound Studies and Content Creation; Songwriter Producer and Creative Entrepreneurship; and a Music Production Capstone Project. Students also complete 60 hours of industry placement and develop a professional portfolio.
Collarts is voted Australia's #1 provider of creative arts courses for Teaching Quality and Engagement. The institution offers small class sizes with one-on-one mentoring from experienced industry professionals including chart-topping producers, award-winning engineers, and touring musicians. Located in Collingwood, Melbourne—the heart of a vibrant creative scene—students gain access to live venues, recording facilities, and creative communities. Collarts' collaborative approach connects music production students with peers across design, film, games, and other creative disciplines, fostering real-world industry partnerships and connections.
Graduates pursue diverse careers as Music Producers, Audio Engineers, Composers for film, games, and television, DJs, Sound Designers, Broadcast Producers, and Songwriters. With average industry salaries ranging from $52K–$113K depending on specialization, the degree prepares you for roles in studios, live performance venues, broadcast media, film and game production companies, and as independent artists and entrepreneurs. Real industry connections and a professional portfolio developed during the course accelerate entry into the competitive music industry.
Qualification
Course fee
Start date
You will be redirected to the training provider to enquire directly. Workinitiatives is not the course or training provider. We aggregate and list courses only.