Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • To be eligible for the SAE Creative Media Institute's Associate Degree of Songwriting & Music Production (6 Trimester), applicants generally need to be at least 18 years old and have completed the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 secondary school qualification or have relevant experience. International students may also need to demonstrate English language proficiency, often through an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, or an equivalent. Additionally, some SAE locations may require an interview and/or audition to assess musical aptitude.
  • IELTS Overall 6, listening min. 5.5, Reading min. 5.5, Writing min. 5.5, Speaking min. 5.5
  • TOEFL IBT Overall 73, listening min. , Reading min. , Writing min. , Speaking min.
  • PTE 46

Career Outcomes

  • Studio Composer
  • Music Producer
  • Music Technician
  • Artist and Repertoire Scout
  • Music and Sound Designer
  • Live Music Performer
  • Studio Musician
  • Songwriter
  • Commercial Music Composer/Producer
  • Music coursemer
  • Music Technician
  • Music Supervisor
  • Music Library Curator
  • Music for film
  • games and other media