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Bachelor of Creative Practice in Music Production and Performance
- Sydney, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Creative Practice (Music Production and Performance) is a two-year full-time bachelor degree course at TAFE NSW covering music production, Performance, Composition and creative industry practice, Entered after a music diploma.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Creative Practice in Music Production and Performance and apply creative practice
- Critical evaluation
- and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Artist manager/concert promoter
- Audio visual technician
- Live sound mixer/music producer
- Musician/singer
- Songwriter/composer
Curriculum
- Two-year top-up degree after a music diploma. Year 2 covers audio technology
- Multimedia sound design
- Recording studio practice
- Music for film and culture subjects plus business electives
- Year 3 covers advanced composition and production
- Research
- Working in industry
- Emerging technologies and a capstone project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Diploma of Music (Sound Production
- Performance
- Creation and Composition)
- Year 12 equivalent at the higher-education column
- E. G. India 65-70%
- China 70%
- Bangladesh CGPA 4.0 or 70% (Academic Requirements by Country PDF
- Updated 2026-07-17).
Accepted academic background
Year 12 or equivalent (HE column), Advanced-entry routes for TAFE diploma/advanced diploma graduates, Portfolio (Fashion Design, 3D Art and Animation, Interior Design), IT questionnaire and statement of purpose, Early Childhood Education and Care requires Australian Senior Secondary Certificate with EAL/D band 4 (or equivalent) for the English route.
Documents you’ll need
- Personal Statement
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Review the course entry requirements
- Campus availability
- intake dates. Submit the international student application with academic records and required supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Follow the offer instructions and complete any student visa process that applies.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Ultimo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Media Fashion Design and Entertainment |
| Department | Music Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
18 Jul 2027
247 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.

