Commencing semesters, 2024

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2504

Faculty

Humanities Arts Social Science

School

School of Music

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

View the Bachelors of Communication / Arts course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Popular Music and Technology major.

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Email: hass@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 1333

International students

International Student Advisor

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Phone: +61 7 3346 9872

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

View the Bachelors of Communication / Arts course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Popular Music and Technology major.

What it costs

Please view the Bachelors of Communication / Arts for indicative fees.

How to apply

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