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University of Adelaide

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Bachelor of Music (Popular Music)

  • Bachelor

Want to be a leader in contemporary music? To have unmatched insight? Want to shake up the industry?Studying popular music is about valuing your passion and pushing boundaries.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
334161, 002801F
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$40,500 per year / $121,500 total

About this course

Inspire as a contemporary performing artist

Want to be a leader in contemporary music? To have unmatched insight? Want to shake up the industry?

Studying popular music is about valuing your passion and pushing boundaries.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Popular Music degree equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a creative professional. You will:

  • Develop your own unique identity, presence and style as a song writer
  • explore cutting-edge technologies for music production
  • have 24/7 access to rehearsal and recording studios to develop your work
  • collaborate in song writing and performance classes
  • receive mentorship and business coaching from industry professionals
  • research and analyse contemporary music
  • showcase your original music through regular performances.

You can also expand your skills by studying electives outside music. A range of options are available in Arts, Business, Science or Media.

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to all sorts of exciting music careers. You could take to the stage, or work behind the scenes at major festivals. You might be a producer, coaching other artists in the studio. Perhaps you'll write songs for pop stars or spend your work hours at concerts as a music journalist.


  • Be part of the evolution of music
  • Craft your identify, presence and style as a song writer
  • Study at Australia's most distinguished tertiary music school

Course structure

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Adelaide.
63.2%
Overall satisfaction
79.4%
Skill scale
72.1%
Teaching scale
41.2%
Employed full-time