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

Accessibility links

This page was archived on 23 August 2023 and is no longer updated.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 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment
MUS102 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
MUS200 Teaching Science in the Early Years
MUS201 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
MUS202 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
MUS203 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
MUS301 Assessing Learning
MUS300 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MUS101 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
MUS200 Teaching HASS in Primary School
MUS201 Teaching HPE in Primary School
MUS202 Teaching Reading and Writing