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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 Children, Youth and Families: Challenges, Critique and Change
MUS102 Direct Practice 2
MUS200 Social Work in Health and Mental Health
MUS201 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
MUS202 Communication and Thought
MUS203 Cell Biology
MUS301 Earth's Surface Processes
MUS300 Science Research Methods

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MUS101 Biodiversity and Ecology
MUS200 Chemistry
MUS201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MUS202 Hydrology and Geomorphology