Bachelor of Audio Production

Study a Bachelor of Audio Production at Collarts and go beyond your local music scene with an in-depth understanding of audio engineering through studio production, post-production and live production.

2

Years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years (Standard)

60

Hours of Industry Experience

STUDY MODES

On Campus, Blended, Online

NEXT INTAKE

June 2026

LOCATION

Melbourne (Collingwood)

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Study Your Bachelor of Audio Production Degree with Collarts

Finetune a career in the music and entertainment industry.

CRICOS Codes; Bachelor 084559K (2 years)/104501C (3 years)/Diploma 088016J (2 trimesters)/104401G (3 trimesters)


With plenty of career opportunities for purveyors of sound, a Bachelor of Audio Production at Collarts, is the starting point to lead you into a thriving entertainment industry. Find your own pathway through this broad field by becoming a Producer, Live Sound expert, or Post-Production engineer (Sound Designer, Dialogue Editor or Foley Artist) mastering current industry tools like Dolby Atmos immersive audio and AVID’s Pro Tools. Study in a way that suits your lifestyle, either on campus in Collingwood, online or through a blended model.

At Collarts, you won't find yourself lost in a sea of students. Our classes are intentionally small, ensuring you get the personal attention and hands-on experience needed to thrive in the industry. Guided by seasoned industry professionals who are shaping the soundscapes of today, you'll be learning from the best in the business.

We believe in using what’s out in the industry right now, so you’ll be using cutting-edge technology in our state-of-the-art facilities. This will be your playground for mastery, exploration and experimentation, whether you are on campus or online.

As collaboration is key in the world of audio engineering, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with students from various disciplines to sharpen your technical skills and gain invaluable insights into the broader music, visual arts and creative industries.

Voted as Australia's #1 provider of creative arts courses for Teaching Quality and Engagement, Collarts will get you there.

Course Information

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Course Benefits

You’ve done the demo; get ready for the final mix.

The Bachelor of Audio Production course is perfect for people who want to work as producers and specialists in a variety of audio engineering fields, including live sound, live production, recording, producing, and post-production.

Throughout the Audio Production degree, you will:

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of audio engineering, live sound, and production.

  • Develop specialist studio recording and post-production skills.

  • Create professional-quality recordings.

  • Manage live audio engineering to a professional standard.

  • Explore new audio and music technologies.

  • Become AVID certified in ProTools.

  • Get real-life experience working at major festivals, events and through internship placements.

  • Study on-campus or through blended study, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities.

  • Partake in several opportunities, including a 60-hour work placement, sought-after internships and experiences at major events like Melbourne Fashion Week, Fashion Revolution and more.

  • Study in our warehouse campus in the heart of Melbourne’s fashion district, with access to our world-class studios, creative spaces and classrooms.

Mixing Engineer

With great attention to detail, Mixing Engineers orchestrate the technical aspects of ensuring optimal sound quality and seamless operation of equipment. These days this could be in a recording studio as an engineer, music producer, a mastering session, at a live gig, for a film or TV show, or a live broadcast. From making anything sound good, to mixing tracks, they shape the artistic vision of each client. There is a lot of work for this type of professional.

Average industry salary*:

$53k- $120k

Post-Production Engineer

The Post-Production industry is huge, and the roles vary from Foley Artists, Sound Designers, Mixing Engineers, ADR Specialists, SFX (Sound Effects) Engineers to Dialogue Editors. Think of how many shows are on streaming platforms right now - everything you hear had these roles put their special touch on them.

Average industry salary*:

$78k- $110k

Live Production Technician

Ensure flawless audio and vision at concerts, events, festivals and performances. Set up sound systems, lighting shows, vision, manage equipment, and troubleshoot issues in real time to ensure every audience member hears and sees the show exactly as intended. If we listed all the roles for this thriving industry, we’d need another website.

Average industry salary*:

$50k- $124k

The Collarts Experience

Experience life at Collarts through a vibrant creative community shaped by industry insight, cultural relevance and real-world learning—explore campuses, events and student life via Collarts Life. This ethos is embedded throughout our courses.

Student Life

Student life at Collarts mirrors real-world creative industries, offering a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment where students learn alongside peers from across the creative spectrum. From hands-on projects to campus events, students are supported by dedicated wellbeing and academic services throughout their studies. Discover what student life at Collarts is all about and how it shapes your Bachelor experience via Student Life at Collarts.

Life After Collarts

Madison, Audio-Production Alumni

"I have been out of Collarts for 6 months, and I am at the end of my 5 year plan."

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