Music | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Accessibility links

This page was archived on 21 August 2022 and is no longer updated.

MusicMajorMinor

Music is not just an art form, it’s a business. USC’s Music major is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to integrate into the music industry as a professional in a variety of roles.

In this major, you will create new musical works with a variety of songwriting, performance, and production outcomes to learn how to collaborate and communicate with creative practitioners. Learn about all aspects of the modern music economy, including music management, intellectual property management, public relations, and more.

You’ll be taught by world-class music industry practitioners including ARIA award-winning artists, Gold Record holders, and emerging leaders in research.

You will have opportunities for community and industry-facing outcomes and build a profile in the industry. Develop your music production and sound design skills by managing recording sessions in USC’s custom-built recording and editing studios.

Major (8)

For a major in Music, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MUS101 Research Project F
MUS102 Chemistry
MUS200 Organic Chemistry
MUS201 Inorganic Chemistry
MUS202 Advanced Biological Chemistry
MUS203 Physical Chemistry
MUS301 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
MUS300 Environmental Chemistry

Minor (4)

For a minor in Music, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MUS101 Accounting for Business
MUS200 Biochemistry
MUS201 Analytical Sciences
MUS202 Inorganic Chemistry