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Diploma of Audio Production

Sydney, Australia
0.67 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

The programme covers audio production for music recording, Mixing, Mastering, Live sound, Film and TV sound, Broadcast and immersive audio in equipped studios.

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

Learners studying Audio Production can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Acoustician
Audio editor
Audio stage technician
Forensics media consultant
Live sound engineer
Mastering engineer
Mix engineer
Producer
Recording engineer
Studio designer
Studio manager

Curriculum

120-semester-hour bachelor's degree combining True Blue Core general education with the Audio Production major. Courses include Commercial Musicianship
Audio Fundamentals
Digital Audio Technology
Survey of the Recording Industry
Introduction to Media and Entertainment
History of the Recording Industry
Entertainment Intellectual Property I
Audio Signals and Systems
Introduction to MIDI and Sound Synthesis and Recording Studio Techniques.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completion of a senior secondary certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12
Aged at least 18 at course start
English proficiency (IELTS 6.0
No band below 6.0
Or listed alternatives)
Possible interview or audition
No ATAR required.

Accepted academic background

Completion of a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12, Aged at least 18 at course commencement, English proficiency, Interview (and audition or portfolio for some courses, E.g.. Music performance and performing arts), Genuine Student criteria. No ATAR required

Language tests

IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Genuine Student Supporting Documents If Applicable

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,536 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$1,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Sydney (Waterloo)
Faculty or school	Music & Audio
Department	Audio Production
Teaching language	English
Credit value	8
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	International merit scholarships may be available: published 2026 guidance shows AUD 4000 for diploma full-course awards, Subject to eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
12 Feb 2027
90 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.67 years.