University of Tasmania
Minimum 2 years full-time, maximum 5 years part-time
The Associate Degree in Music is a two-year full-time program offering diverse musical specialisations from classical performance to music technology. Designed for aspiring musicians seeking hands-on training in a vibrant creative community with world-class facilities and industry connections.
Domestic applicants must meet the University's General Entry Requirements based on prior studies and experience. An audition and interview are required (in-person in Hobart or by submission for interstate applicants). Pre-tertiary TASC music subjects or AMEB Grade 7 performance and Grade 5 theory qualifications are recommended but not mandatory. Special consideration is available for those affected by circumstances beyond their control.
The 200 credit point program comprises 150 credit points of core units and 50 credit points of core option units. Core units include Music Practice (1-4), Tools and Techniques (1-3), Music and Place, Music and Spectacle, Arranging and Music Creation, Music and Politics, Music and the Future, and Creative Lab. Core option units include Ensemble Skills (1-4), The Theatre Machine, The Arts and Dementia Care, Creativity for Life, The Photo Essay, Music Mind and Body, Arts in the Community, Perspectives of the Arts on Health and Wellbeing, and Making Media. Students develop specialist skills through practical engagement, contextual inquiry, and theoretical training.
University of Tasmania's School of Creative Arts and Media offers an intimate yet internationally recognised creative community with inspiring staff and world-class facilities. The state-of-the-art Hedberg building provides cutting-edge recording, rehearsal, and performance spaces. Students benefit from one-on-one tuition, partnerships with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, access to internationally acclaimed festivals, and strong industry connections that are only possible in a smaller institution.
Graduates can pursue careers as professional musicians, composers, songwriters, music producers, and music educators. The degree provides pathways to the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts with full credit articulation. Career opportunities span performance, recording, music technology, commercial music creation, ensemble work, and creative industries. The program develops skills applicable to festival and industry leadership roles, music therapy, arts in community settings, and interdisciplinary creative projects.
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