This Bachelor of Contemporary Music equips graduates for a range of careers in the music industry and reflects the diverse creative practices that are part of music-making in the 21st century. The course prepares students for a portfolio career in music – the multi-faceted career pathway that is now most common for contemporary musicians. Students learn in a professional music industry environment, using state-of-the-art facilities with lecturers who are all practising musicians. On-campus facilities include recording studios, music production labs, keyboard lab, and Studio One29 – a professional-standard concert performance space. Students participate in collaborative, practical music-making activities throughout the degree and can immerse themselves in the rich local music scene that includes major annual events such as Splendour in the Grass and the APRA AMCOS songwriters’ workshops featuring visiting artists which are held on campus. Major areas of study There are eight streams: Performance (audition stream) Performance (non-audition stream) Song writing/Composition (audition stream) Song writing/Composition (non-audition stream) Music Education Sound Production New Media Arts Screen The flexible course structure enables students to choose the pathway most suited to their interests. Students can combine elements from different streams to create their own pathway. Career opportunities As performers, song writers, producers, sound engineers, music educators, session musicians, musical directors, arrangers, music event promoters, band and venue managers. Graduates of the Bachelor of Contemporary Music who complete the required units can study the Master of Teaching and teach secondary school music.