Commencing semesters, 2024

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2494

Faculty

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Humanities Arts Social Science

School

School of Music

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

Course Lists

Please refer to the Bachelors of Information Technology / Arts Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 4777

International students

International Student Advisor

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Enquire online

Why study Popular Music and Technology?

To work as a musician, media producer or arts leader requires deep knowledge of how today's music industry interacts with media, industry, education and the cultural sectors. The popular music and technology major helps you navigate contemporary arts careers by developing practical music-making, critical thinking and communication skills, and to grow your technical knowledge with computers, mobile devices and music production technologies. Learn how to compose film and game music, analyse music in media, manage collaborative media projects, get experience working in professional industry roles, and develop your creative voice as a musician in today's music industry. Get real experience recording professional artists and work on releases at Corella Recordings, our student-run record label. For students wanting education careers, the Popular Music and Technology major provides you with the content knowledge for teaching music in schools.

Courses and requirements

Please refer to the Bachelors of Information Technology / Arts Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.

Courses that can be studied as part of the Popular Music and Technology Major:

What it costs

Please view the Bachelors of Information Technology / Arts for indicative fees.

How to apply

Please view the Bachelors of Information Technology / Arts for information on key dates and how to apply.