- How long it takes
- 15 to 24 months
- full time
- Level
- Associate Degree
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Associate Degree of Music asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in music and how it is made
- a willingness to practise your instrument or voice regularly
- good listening skills and an ear for detail
- an open attitude to feedback and working with others
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Associate Degree or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Music is a higher level qualification than the Associate Degree of Music. The Associate Degree sits below the bachelor degree and above the Diploma of Music and the Undergraduate Certificate in Music.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
Leads to work as a, median pay $130,900.
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Excelsia University College (opens in a new tab)
Excelsia University College
Pennant Hills, NSW
3.4from 173 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are supportive, patient and explain things clearly
- Staff are kind and helpful with student queries
What to weigh up
- Student services can be hard to reach
- Fee and enrolment issues can be slow to fix
- Timetables and due dates can change at short notice
- Website for SAE University College (opens in a new tab)
SAE University College
Brisbane, Sydney, NSW, QLD
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $47,964 in total
- (Full fee)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Associate Degree of Music.
- Music performance
- Composition and songwriting
- Music theory and analysis
- Music production and recording
- Music industry knowledge
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for people who want to study music at an associate degree level. It suits those looking to build skills and knowledge in music, whether for further study or for work in the field.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Bachelor of Music?
The Bachelor of Music is a higher level qualification than the Associate Degree of Music. The Associate Degree sits below the bachelor degree and above the Diploma of Music and the Undergraduate Certificate in Music.