Bachelor of Music – Creative Technology (Audio)
The Bachelor of Music – Creative Technology (Audio) is more than a traditional audio engineering program. You will go beyond the recording studio, learn how to become a successful audio practitioner and create a fulfilling career. You will learn proven theory and get practical experience as you record and create music in unique ways and gain professional skills.
TRAIN IN STATE-OF-THE-ART RECORDING STUDIOS
This specialisation equips you to become a songwriter, composer, producer or engineer. It covers all aspects of audio engineering and gives you first-hand experience with:
- Cutting-edge audio technology and DAWs (digital audio workstations)
- Vintage analogue instruments and recording equipment
- Acoustically treated studio spaces for professional quality recording projects
- High-end professional recording consoles
- A community of songwriters, musicians and performers to collaborate with
BECOME AN IN-DEMAND AUDIO PROFESSIONAL
You will become proficient with current and emerging audio technologies, but more than that – you will express your unique creativity and bring your ideas to life.
The Creative Technology program lets you build a body of work for your portfolio to help you land paid work and start your career as an audio professional.
Campus Information
Melbourne • Naarm
Melbourne campus is centrally located in the CBD, one block from Southern Cross Station and close to trams and Flinders St Station. That makes getting there by public transport, from almost anywhere, a cinch.
Sydney • Gadigal
campus is just a two-minute walk from Sydney’s Central Station and the city’s major bus stops. That makes getting to AIM Sydney by public transport, from almost anywhere (yes, really!), a breeze. And with the city’s light rail extension operating in our neighbourhood from mid-2019, you’ll have even more choice as to how you cruise to class.
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This course provides an industry-recognised qualification with multiple career opportunities such as:
Recording & Mixing
Mastering Engineer
Electronic Music Programmer
Audio-Visual Technician
Broadcast Engineer
Film and Games Sound Designer
Live Concert Engineer
Location Sound Recordist
Mastering Engineer
Music Producer
Post Producer – Foley & Sound Effects, ADR
Stage Sound Designer
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
Applicants into undergraduate courses must meet at least one of the following requirements:
have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
Completed at least one term of full-time Higher Education (HE) study (or the part-time equivalent) at AQF level 5 degree or higher (or its overseas equivalent); OR successfully completed an AQF VET qualification Certificate IV or above (or its overseas equivalent).
Applicants who have not completed one term of HE studies or a Certificate IV or above will be assessed on their secondary school results. Please note that other selection criteria, including English proficiency, will be considered.
IELTS Academic
Undergraduate
6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
Postgraduate
6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
PTE Academic
Undergraduate
50-57 with no band less than 42
Postgraduate
58 -64 with no band less than 50
TOEFL iBT
Undergraduate
60 – 78 with a minimum of:
8 in reading,
7 in listening
18 in writing and
16 in speaking
Postgraduate
79-93 with a minimum of:
13 in reading,
12 in listening
21 in writing and
18 in speaking
Duolingo English Test
Undergraduate
105-115 overall, with no band lower than 95-100
Postgraduate
120-125 overall, with no band lower than 105-115
Grade C in GCE O Level English
- Course Code: 111579M
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
85680 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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