* Indicative first year fee AUD$32,296 - $35,040
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English. To submit your scores when you apply, use our TOEFL Institution Code: 0974.
Please note that we don't accept the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening. To submit your scores when you apply, use our TOEFL Institution Code: 0974.
IELTS: total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English: overall score of at least 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.
Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Cambridge English Score of at least 176 with no skill below 169.
C2 Proficiency (previously called Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) examination): Cambridge English Score of at least 180 with no skill below 180.
The Bachelor of Music provides advanced training across a variety of musical disciplines. Students major in Composition, Interactive Composition, Jazz & Improvisation, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Music Studies, or Performance.
The program develops technically advanced and experienced musicians through an immersive and practical curriculum with music core studies, music electives and complementary breadth subjects.
The Interactive Composition major is an intensive, commercially led, collaborative music program giving you the skills required to create music and sound for a range of contemporary media contexts and platforms.
You will:
develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the practical, theoretical and conceptual aspects of music
broaden their musical knowledge across a range of styles and repertoire
develop advanced critical thinking and creative problem-solving through regular practical activities and theoretical studies
participate in performance and academic activities
opportunities for solo and ensemble performances
have access to a wide range of invaluable career experiences at a local or international context.
CRICOS Code: 058837J
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What will I study?
Overview
The Bachelor of Music program is a three-year, full-time degree that offers pre-professional music training. The 300-point program is made up of:
12.5 point compulsory Level 1 discovery subject: Musical Perspectives
225 points of a prescribed music major
50 points of breadth
including at least 12.5 points at Level 2 or 3
12.5 points of either elective or breadth
Course Progression Rules
Students must have completed the compulsory subject Musical Perspectives before taking Level 2 core subjects.
Students must have completed all Level 1 core subjects before taking Level 3 core subjects.
Note: Core subjects in this program have prerequisites. Refer to individual subject entries.
Majors
Students apply for and enrol in one of six majors:
Composition
Interactive Composition
Jazz & Improvisation
Musicology & Ethnomusicology
Music Studies
Performance
Students may apply to transfer between Performance, Composition, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, and Music Studies, subject to meeting entry requirements for the major.
With broad learning and expert skills gained across this major, you'll be prepared for a number of careers, from composer and producer through to educator or reviewer. The Interactive Composition major is your pathway to a range of employment options, including:
Composer for: film, television and animation, concert and commercial release, theatre and dance, advertising, locations and events, bands and soloists, websites and video games.
Contemporary music arranger
Contemporary music critic or reviewer
Contemporary music educator
PA or recording technician
Project curator
Record producer or music director
Sound and music producer
DJ/remixer for studio and performance
Music teacher
Music director
Sound designer
Music journalist
Multimedia designer
Studio engineer.
OSHC: 530$ per year
