Undergraduate major

Sound

Learn to tell stories with sound – from the spoken word to podcasting, surround sound cinema to interactive immersive environments.

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Murdoch code

MJ-SND

Study mode

Full Time or Part Time

Selection rank

70

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Overview

You’ll learn how to work in a recording studio. You’ll learn about contemporary sound design and production in areas such as popular music, sound for film and games, studio recording, music technology and live sound.

Explore the theory and production of sound across a range of creative industries within our production facilities which include a real soundstage, recording studio, television studio, drama theatre and surround sound mixing suites to work on music, film, television, games and drama productions.

Some of the areas covered in this course are: music recording, editing, mixing and remixing; film and television sound recording, editing, mixing and design; sound design for interactive media, games and theatre; industrial sound design and radio production.

10 reasons to study Sound at Murdoch

Work with real organisations on real projects, and complete internships through our work integrated learning program. Some of our students have worked with ABC, CCA Sound, RTRFM, 92,9FM, 6IX, Weta Digital (Peter Jackson NZ), Risk Sound (Melbourne).
Get more real-world experience in our on-campus student creative consultancy MESH and work on real projects with real companies.
Make use of our state of the art facilities including a real soundstage, recording studio, TV studio and surround sound mixing suites.
Follow in the steps of some of our graduates who have worked in Oscar winning sound production teams, and products for government organisations, collaborated with the Singapore National Museum on an augmented reality project, and remixed an album that cracked the US Music Charts.
Be taught by industry professionals in Sound with many years of experience to pass onto you. Examples include the BBC (UK), Forensic Audio (WA), SBS (Aus), Hidden Shoal Records (WA) and Thames Television (UK).
Build a portfolio of creative works throughout your degree, which you can use to showcase your creative potential to future employers.
At Murdoch, you’ll develop an entrepreneurial attitude, client consultation skills, critical thinking and the ability to adapt - so you can action your ideas.
Travel to Indonesia to take part in a six-week program that involves learning Indonesian and taking an internship in the media or creative industry, or touring theatre and drama productions in South East Asia.
Study two majors in 3 years and graduate with 2 specialisations, further enhancing your career prospects.
You could also add a minor in Radio to your Sound degree to complement and expand your career prospects significantly.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

recording studio production
music technology
advanced sound production
sound for screen
game audio.

Your future career

When you graduate, you’ll be well suited to careers in a range of industries and fields such as audio production, music technology, screen production (TV, film, video), games production, radio production, theatre and drama, podcasting, web audio, live sound production and sound design.

Careers could include:

Audio or Live Sound Engineer
Foley Artist or Editor
Sound Recordist or Boom Operator
Radio or Podcast Producer
Sound Designer or Editor.

Professional recognition

Murdoch University is a member of the Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association.

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.

Murdoch Admission Information - Creative Media (PDF) 213 KB

Study areas

Creative Arts & Communication

Courses with this major

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Structure

Unit code	Unit name	Credit points

Entry requirements

I have completed studies in

Select which option best describes your path to university :

Higher Education You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course. Recent Secondary Education You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years. Vocational Education & Training You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider. Work & Life Experience You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum english requirement
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses	Successful completion of one of the following:Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subjectMUPC (1 Trimester)Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.	Successful completion of one of the following:Murdoch University Preparation CourseIntroduction to Academic Communication unitFoundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Enabling courses	Successful completion of one of the following within 12 months of bachelor course commencement:OnTrack, FlexiTrack, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch UniversityMurdoch FlexiTrack High program in year 12 and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)TLC – Learning for Tomorrow, the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and achievement of a scaled score of 50+ in ATAR English or a grade of 'C' or better in General Englishan enabling or bridging course at another Australian University.	Successful completion of the course.
University study	Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).	Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Creative Portfolio	Successful Portfolio application as assessed by the Academic Chair of the course.Find out more	Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:English ATARLiterature ATAREnglish as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of one of the following:Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subjectMUPC (1 Trimester)Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Minimum english requirement Successful completion of one of the following:Murdoch University Preparation CourseIntroduction to Academic Communication unitFoundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.

Enabling courses
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of one of the following within 12 months of bachelor course commencement:OnTrack, FlexiTrack, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch UniversityMurdoch FlexiTrack High program in year 12 and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)TLC – Learning for Tomorrow, the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and achievement of a scaled score of 50+ in ATAR English or a grade of 'C' or better in General Englishan enabling or bridging course at another Australian University.
Minimum english requirement Successful completion of the course.

Enabling courses

Minimum academic requirement

Successful completion of one of the following within 12 months of bachelor course commencement:OnTrack, FlexiTrack, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch UniversityMurdoch FlexiTrack High program in year 12 and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)TLC – Learning for Tomorrow, the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and achievement of a scaled score of 50+ in ATAR English or a grade of 'C' or better in General Englishan enabling or bridging course at another Australian University.

Minimum english requirement

Successful completion of the course.

University study
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Minimum english requirement Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).

Creative Portfolio
Minimum academic requirement Successful Portfolio application as assessed by the Academic Chair of the course.Find out more
Minimum english requirement Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:English ATARLiterature ATAREnglish as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum english requirement
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)	CPS 54 or higher.	50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
GCE A Levels	Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.	A Levels: D in one of the following:English LanguageEnglish LiteratureKnowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following:English LanguageEnglish Literature Knowledge and Inquiry.
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)	Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.	Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:EnglishEnglish Extension (Literature)English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)	70	Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):English ATARLiterature ATAREnglish as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).
Portfolio entry	For Creative Media, Arts and Design and Communications courses A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway.
Extenuating circumstances	We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course.Find out more.	Case-by-case assessment.
VET course studied at school	Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:English ATARLiterature ATAREnglish as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Overseas Year 12	Please refer to the information under the country of study.	Please refer to the information under the country of study.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma	Total score of 24 or higher.	Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
Minimum academic requirement CPS 54 or higher.
Minimum english requirement 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).

GCE A Levels
Minimum academic requirement Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
Minimum english requirement A Levels: D in one of the following:English LanguageEnglish LiteratureKnowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following:English LanguageEnglish Literature Knowledge and Inquiry.

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Minimum academic requirement Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
Minimum english requirement Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:EnglishEnglish Extension (Literature)English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
Minimum academic requirement 70
Minimum english requirement Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):English ATARLiterature ATAREnglish as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

Portfolio entry
Minimum academic requirement For Creative Media, Arts and Design and Communications courses A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway.

Extenuating circumstances
Minimum academic requirement We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course.Find out more.
Minimum english requirement Case-by-case assessment.

VET course studied at school
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
Minimum english requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:English ATARLiterature ATAREnglish as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

Overseas Year 12
Minimum academic requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Minimum english requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Minimum academic requirement Total score of 24 or higher.
Minimum english requirement Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum english requirement
Certificate IV AQF level 4	Successful completion of a Certificate IV.	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).
Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5–6	Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.	Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Certificate IV AQF level 4
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
Minimum english requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).

Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5–6
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Minimum english requirement Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum english requirement
Portfolio entry	For Creative Media, Arts and Design and Communications courses A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway.
Mature Age Pathway (MAP)	MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information.	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)	Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).

Portfolio entry
Minimum academic requirement For Creative Media, Arts and Design and Communications courses A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway.

Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
Minimum academic requirement MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information.
Minimum english requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Minimum academic requirement Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
Minimum english requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which can be demonstrated through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE

Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.

If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.

There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.

This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

Find out more

This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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