Study Music & Sound

Professionals in music and sound who are self-sufficient, business savvy, technologically capable and who believe in their own ability are well set up to take on the challenges of a dynamic and evolving creative sector.

Music courses at QUT respond to changing industry needs, emphasising creativity and new music. Students are encouraged to explore new connections, different styles and genres of music, and understand how to use technology to create, record, and distribute works. You can focus on creating new music using songwriting, studio recording, sequencing, digital processing and writing for voices and acoustic instruments.

If you are interested in performance you can focus on developing your unique performance style, such as new work, using digital technology, new interpretations of repertoire, and gain experience performing in QUT's Doggett Street Studios.

QUT's Bachelor of Music is the only Brisbane-based music degree which focuses on contemporary music. Our teaching staff have professional links with Q-Music, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), Arts Queensland, Ellaways Music, Creative Media Warehouse and ITC Software development.

Career Outcomes

Music graduates work in live, recording and multimedia environments, as performers, producers, composers, developers of music software and games, DJ's and music coaches. If taken in conjunction with a Graduate Diploma in Senior Years you can also become a qualified teacher. Sound design graduates work as sound designers, sound editors and mixers for film and television, Web applications and games. Many are also DJs. electronic musicians, recording engineers, producers and developers of music software and educators. There are also pathways available for honours and professional or research postgraduate studies.

Music and Sound
Location: Room O-B419
O Block, B Wing
Kelvin Grove Campus
Phone 07 3138 5789
Fax 07 3138 3735
Email: music@qut.edu.au