Music courses

Depending on your chosen course, when you study music you’ll learn about:

• music theory and analysis
• music composition
• musical styles, genres and theory
• theoretical and technical music concepts
• music technology and performance
• history, culture and identity
• song writing
• music production
• music psychology

Book a consultation with a student advisor who will be able to guide you to the right online music course that suits your goals and lifestyle.

Yes you can! All music courses available through Open Universities Australia are taught 100% online, with some having an opportunity for a project placement, music performance or practice. Check the description for the course you’re interested in for more information.

There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.

• You can enrol without entry requirements 
  We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
• You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
• You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
• We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

An online music course might lead to a career as a:

• musician
• performer
• singer-songwriter
• commercial songwriter
• music teacher
• music studio owner/operator
• music manager
• sound engineer
• music journalist
• artistic director, media producer or presenter
• music producer
• music therapist 

Entry requirements for each course are set by the university and depend on what level you want to study at. Check the requirements listed for the course you’re interested in.

If you don’t meet the requirements, don’t worry! You can still study music. Start with single subjects and then pathway into your chosen degree. Check information on entry pathways, or book a consultation with a student advisor for personalised advice.

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.

Chat with us to find out more.

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.