Bachelor of Music (Creative Technology-Audio)

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The Bachelor of Music (Creative Technology Audio) is more than a traditional audio engineering program. You will go beyond the recording studio combining proven theory with practical experience as you record and create music in unique ways, helping you become a successful audio practitioner and to launch a fulfilling career. 

Antonia Gauci

Music Producer and Engineer

Luca Bruegger

Music Producer and Engineer

Borna Crvelin

Music Producer and Engineer

Course Overview

Campus

Melbourne and Sydney

Durations

Domestic students: 6 study periods (2 years full-time) or part-time equivalent.
International students: 9 Study Periods (3 years) full-time.

Start Date

February, May, September

  • Orientation Week: 1 Sep – 5 Sep
  • Week 1: 8 Sept – 12 Sept
  • Week 7 Study Break: 20th Oct – 24th Oct
  • Week 13 Assessment Week: 1 Dec – 5 Dec
  • Orientation Week: 2 Feb – 6 Feb
  • Week 1: 9 Feb – 13 Feb 
  • Week 7 Study Break: 23 Mar – 27 Mar
  • Week 13 Assessment Week: 4 May – 8 May 
  • Orientation Week: 25 May – 29 May
  • Week 1: 1 Jun – 5 Jun 
  • Week 7 Study Break: 13 Jul – 17 Jul 
  • Week 13 Assessment Week: 24 Aug – 28 Aug

Entry Requirements

School leaver applicants must:

  • 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.

Students who have successfully completed the senior level of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (or equivalent (VCAL/VCE(VM)in the last 2 years; may be eligible for entry into a diploma level course.  Students may use the diploma as a pathway into a degree.

View entry requirements for applicants with tertiary study and mature-age applicants.

Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of two contrasting pieces.

Find out more about auditioning at AIM. 

  • 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.

AND 

Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of two contrasting pieces.

Find out more about auditioning at AIM. 

Fees

Indicative total course fee: $73,008

 

* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.

 

FEE-HELP is available. Find out more.

For more information view the AIM’s Undergraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.

 

Indicative total course fee: $85,680

 

* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.

 

For more information view the AIM’s Undergraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.

 

Codes

CRS 1401309
Bachelor 111579M

Where This Degree Takes You

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Our Sydney and Melbourne campuses are built for musicians, with inspiring spaces, professional gear and a tight-knit creative community. At AIM, you’ll sharpen your skills, collaborate on real-world projects, and shape your uniques sound.

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Why Study Creative Technology at AIM?

50+

Years of music education and leadership in Australia

>25

Choice of electives to tailor your course

>6,000

Members of the AIM alumni community

Testimonials

“My years at AIM helped me to gain essential knowledge in audio to start a career in professional sound” 

Keiran Bowdidge , Assistant Audio Engineer, Triple J 

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Ready to start your music journey at AIM?

Visit us on Campus

Come and experience the energy of AIM. Explore our vibrant campuses in Sydney & Melbourne.
Meet your future mentors and see where your music journey could begin.

Meet the Lecturers

Adrian Bolland

Adrian Bolland is one of Australia’s most experienced and celebrated audio experts. As a producer, engineer and mixer, he’s been credited with a long list of hit singles and albums for artists such as The Divinyls, Slim Dusty, The Little River Band, Leo Sayer, Vince Jones, Gangajang, The Rockmelons, Celibate Rifles,  Severed Heads, Margaret Urlich and many others. In 1993 he won the ARIA Award for Engineer of the Year.
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Ben Wood

Ben has been working in the music industry for over 25 years, learning his trade in some of the biggest studios in London (Nomis, Townhouse). As an engineer and producer, he has worked with artists such as Béyonce, Kylie Minogue, The Libertines, Middle Kids, H.E.R and Mick Jagger.
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Sam Mentink

Sam Mentink has been making music and DJing since the early 2000s. Known for high-energy techno, Sam has performed across both Australasia and Europe
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