Course overview
The Associate Degree of Music builds the essential skills for creating a successful career in today’s modern music industry. You’ll learn and apply theoretical knowledge and best practices while accessing studios with cutting-edge equipment.
You’ll gain proficiencies in songwriting, composition, music business and industry, stagecraft, recording techniques and electronic music production and studio music production.
Building on the core skills of a working music professional, the Associate Degree of Music at SAE allows you a unique opportunity to dive deeper into your chosen area of interest by studying three specialisation electives in one of four different pathways – Songwriting and Music Production, Electronic Music Production, Music Industry or Business and Creative Musicianship.
You’ll gain proficiencies in songwriting, composition, music business and industry, stagecraft, recording techniques and electronic music production and studio music production.
Building on the core skills of a working music professional, the Associate Degree of Music at SAE allows you a unique opportunity to dive deeper into your chosen area of interest by studying three specialisation electives in one of four different pathways – Songwriting and Music Production, Electronic Music Production, Music Industry or Business and Creative Musicianship.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Studio Composer, Music Technician, Artist and Repertoire Scout, Music and Sound Designer, Live Music Performer, Studio Musician, Songwriter, Commercial Music Composer/Producer, Music Technician, Music Supervisor, Music Library Curator, Music for Film, Games and Other Media.
Entry requirements
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Student profile
Total students7
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- BrisbaneQLDFebruary 2026
- BrisbaneQLDMay 2026
- BrisbaneQLDSeptember 2025
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