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

• Songwriting

• Music production

• Music psychology

If you’re unsure where to begin—or whether university is even the right fit for you—that’s completely okay. You don’t have to have it all figured out right now.

Start by thinking about what excites you most: producing music, writing songs, performing, or something else entirely. From there, you can explore flexible study options like short courses or single subjects to see what feels right.

And if you’re still not sure? Book a consultation with a student advisor, who can help you navigate your options and find a course that fits your interests, goals, and lifestyle. You’re not alone in this decision.

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.

Basic requirements include a reliable computer and internet connection. For production courses, you might need access to digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Ableton Live or Logic Pro. Your university will provide student licenses or recommend specific tools.

Not necessarily. While performance courses require instrument proficiency, other areas like music theory, production, or songwriting may not. It's best to check specific course requirements.

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

Some courses also prepare you for roles in the music industry, like artist management or event coordination.

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. We're specialists in alternative pathways, and we can help you get into your chosen degree through single subjects. Book a consultation with a student advisor for personalised advice.

Enrolling online is simple. Here’s how it works:

1. Find your course

• Browse the options on this page.

• Use our comparison tool to explore the different choices.

• Need help? Book a free phone consultation with a student advisor for personalised guidance.

2. Start your enrolment

• When you’re ready, click ‘Start studying now’ on the course page.

• Follow the prompts to begin your enrolment.

• You’ll need to provide supporting documents, such as:

  • Proof of identity

  • Your tax file number

  • A Unique Student Identifier (USI)

3. Wait for confirmation

Your chosen university will email you to confirm if your enrolment has been successful.

Note: Some courses have enquiries and applications handled directly by the university. If this applies, it will be clearly stated on the course listing page.

For more details, check our online self-service enrolment guide. And if you need help at any stage, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.