Bachelor of Contemporary Music

The Bachelor of Contemporary Music offers an industry-focused programme designed to prepare students for a professional career in contemporary music. Students learn a variety of practical skills including performance, composition, arranging, songwriting, as well as learning industry standard recording and production software. Students are further prepared for a professional career through classes in music and audio industry studies, music education, tour planning and concert promotion. Students also have access to world-class recording equipment and studios at SIT sound in collaboration with audio production students. SIT also offers students the opportunity to complete a double degree in the Bachelor of Audio Production and Bachelor of Contemporary Music after four years' full-time study. Graduates from this pathway of study will be well-rounded musicians and sound engineers. They will be well versed in high-quality studio recording and live sound work, as well as having skills to pursue a career as performers, composers, or specialised instrumental teachers.

Students will be equipped with skills to embark on a career as a performer, songwriter, composer for film, television, and theatre, and music arranger. Students will also have the necessary skills for a career as a music educator or music writer, and also pursue further study in music therapy, music education, and music research. The qualification aims to produce graduates who have a wide range of professional skills and are industry-ready.