Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music is a degree that offers students the opportunity to study music in a comprehensive and structured program. With a focus on performance, composition, music studies, and music production, this degree provides students with a wide range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the music industry.

Degree Structure

The Bachelor of Music requires a total of 360 points, consisting of:

• 135 points of compulsory Music courses
• at least 75 points towards a major
• at least another 45 points of elective Music courses
• 105 points of courses in Music or from other degrees A minimum of 90 points must be at 300-level (60 points of which must be from Music courses). No more than 135 points can be at 100-level.

Majors

The Bachelor of Music offers four majors:

• Composition
• Music Production
• Music Studies
• Performance

Entry Requirements

To enroll in the degree, students will need:

• University Entrance (or equivalent)
• If English is not their first language, students are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements

Recommended Preparation

Having some previous study or knowledge of music will be especially helpful. The Bachelor of Music is open to everyone (except for the Performance major, which requires an audition).

Performance Courses

Entry to some first-year Performance courses is limited based on an audition with an instrument or in singing.

Degree Duration

The degree takes 3 years of full-time study, or can be studied part-time for up to 10 years.

Double Degrees

It is possible to study a Bachelor of Music alongside other degrees at the same time, such as the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Commerce.

Subjects and Courses

The MusB has been designed to give students flexibility in choosing their courses throughout their study. Students will take core music courses and select additional courses from their chosen major.

Compulsory Courses

• Year 1:
  • MUSA100 Essentials in Music Techniques
  • MUSA101 Musicianship, Harmony and Analysis 1
  • MUSA126 Sound Technologies
  • MUSA132 Musics of the World
• Year 2:
  • MUSA200 Musicianship, Harmony and Analysis 2
  • MUSA250 Community Music
  • One course chosen from the options
• Year 3:
  • MUSA398 Capstone Project

Music Majors

• Composition
• Music Production
• Music Studies
• Performance

Fees

• Domestic:
  • 2025 tuition fee estimate: $7,987 per 120 points
  • 2026 tuition fee estimate: $8,466 per 120 points
• International:
  • 2025 tuition fee estimate: $38,015 per 120 points
  • 2026 tuition fee estimate: $39,500 per 120 points
  • 2027 tuition fee estimate: $41,240 per 120 points

Student Services Levy (SSL)

• 2025 SSL: $9.72 per point ($1,166.40 per 120 points)
• 2026 SSL: $10.30 per point ($1,236.00 per 120 points)

Further Study

Postgraduate Music options at UC include:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Arts in Music
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Music
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Music
• Bachelor of Music with Honours
• Master of Arts in Music
• Master of Arts (Thesis) in Music
• Master of Music
• Doctor of Musical Arts
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music

Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Music can pursue a wide range of careers, including:

• Composers
• Sound designers
• Performers
• Producers
• Music therapists
• Music educators
• And more

The Bachelor of Music provides students with a comprehensive education in music, preparing them for a variety of careers in the music industry. With its flexible structure and wide range of courses, this degree is ideal for students who are passionate about music and want to pursue a career in this field.