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Music is not just an art form, it’s a business. USC’s Music major is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to integrate into the music industry as a professional in a variety of roles.

In this major, you will create new musical works with a variety of songwriting, performance, and production outcomes to learn how to collaborate and communicate with creative practitioners. Learn about all aspects of the modern music economy, including music management, intellectual property management, public relations, and more.

You’ll be taught by world-class music industry practitioners including ARIA award-winning artists, Gold Record holders, and emerging leaders in research.

You will have opportunities for community and industry-facing outcomes and build a profile in the industry. Develop your music production and sound design skills by managing recording sessions in USC’s custom-built recording and editing studios.

Major (8)

For a major in Music, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MUS101 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
MUS102 Chemistry - Enabling your Future
MUS200 Biology
MUS201 Animal Ecology Field Course
MUS202 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
MUS203 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
MUS301 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
MUS300 Earth's Surface Processes

Minor (4)

For a minor in Music, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MUS101 Cell Biology
MUS200 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
MUS201 Biodiversity and Ecology
MUS202 Introductory Chemistry