Study music and develop professional skills in writing, production, technology and theory.
Study a UC music degree at The Grove Studios Academy
The Grove Studios Academy offers a different experience to a traditional study environment.
Located on the NSW Central Coast, The Grove Studios has spent more than 25 years at the heart of Australian music. Working alongisde iconic Australian artists including Silverchair, DMA's, The Presets, Empire of the Sun and Birds of Tokyo, they have established themselves as one of Australia's leading recording studios and a respected name in music education.
Through its partnership with the University of Canberra, you can study the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) in a working professional recording studio where music is created, recorded and produced every day. Learn alongside experienced industry practitioners, develop practical skills and gain insight into how the music industry works in practice.
Whether you're interested in production, songwriting, performance, audio, publishing or music business, you'll graduate with the skills, experience and qualification to take the next step with confidence.
People before prestige
Study in an environment that values where you’ve come from and where you want to go.
Learn through experience
Get hands-on contemporary music training to graduate ready for what comes next.
Creative community
Collaborate with musicians, songwriters and creators.
People before prestige
Study in an environment that values where you’ve come from and where you want to go.
Learn through experience
Get hands-on contemporary music training to graduate ready for what comes next.
Creative community
Collaborate with musicians, songwriters and creators.
Turn your interest in music into practical skills and industry knowledge.
UC’s Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) combines creative development with hands-on learning, helping you build the skills needed for contemporary music careers. You'll explore music creation, collaboration and professional practice while developing an understanding of how the industry works today.
Delivered through the University of Canberra partnership with The Grove Studios Academy, you'll learn in a working studio environment where real-world experience is part of your study experience.
You don't need an ATAR to start your creative journey at UC. Through our Portfolio entry pathway, you can apply for the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) by showcasing your creativity, skills and experience.
Portfolio entry recognises that creativity takes many forms. Whether you've been writing music, producing tracks, performing, creating content or building your skills independently, it's an opportunity to show us what you can do! Apply to uni without an ATAR using examples of your best work.
The Grove Studios Academy
