Course overview
The Bachelor of Music - Composition is for students seeking a career as a composer in the modern music and entertainment industries. You will gain practical experience composing for diverse fields including music, film, television and gaming. You will study musical innovation, song arrangement, creative communication and music for mixed media. Foundational knowledge in composition and music production techniques will inform the original songs, arrangements, orchestrations, soundtracks and multimedia installations you will complete as part of your portfolio.
You will also collaborate regularly with students across our Bachelor of Music courses on practical, hands-on projects, giving you complementary skills in creative audio technologies, performance or the business of music. You will develop the originality, musical literacy and technical proficiency you need to succeed in music composition.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Composition, digital technology (DAW Skills), music production.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Arranger, composer, conductor, music teacher, DJ, electronic musician, film composer/orchestrator, media composer, orchestrator, music producer, recording engineer, songwriter, studio musician, sound designer.
Other Information
Fees and charges
Refer to Australian Institute of Music current fee information.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants under 21 (including current Year 12s) Applicants under the age of 21 must provide evidence of at least one of the following: satisfactory completion of HSC (Higher School Certificate) including a minimum of English Standard. Note that any result below a Band 3 in English Standard may require further assessment. satisfactory completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma qualification satisfactory completion of an AQF VET qualification (Certificate IV and above, or equivalent as assessed by DET) satisfactory completion of at least 6 months full-time tertiary study (AQF level 5 or higher). Applicants with work and life experience Applicants who are 21 years of age or older at the time of application are entitled to mature-age consideration. Mature-age applicants may obtain entry by performing to a satisfactory level in an audition and/or digital portfolio and/or interview. For applicants who do not meet the above criteria, admission may be granted by the Director of Academic Affairs or nominee based on a documented assessment of the applicant's overall ability to undertake the program of study and to achieve the course learning outcomes. For more information, contact AIM directly .
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- Sydney CampusNSW