Bachelor of Music in Composition

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Music in Composition is a 4-year program designed for students who have completed the Bachelor of Music program and wish to extend their engagement with composition. The program consists of 320 credit points, including core courses, composition courses, electives, and free-choice electives. Graduates may pursue careers as composers or arrangers in various fields such as film, television, concert performance, and musical theatre.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Bachelor of Music in Composition program is a 4-year full-time program offered at the South Bank Campus.
• The program is designed for students who have completed the Bachelor of Music program and wish to extend their engagement with composition.
• Students must have a grade of 5 in Composition Study 3 to be eligible for admission.
• The program consists of 320 credit points, including:
• Core courses
• Completion of the requirements of the Bachelor of Music program
• 60 credit points of Composition courses across years 1, 2, and 3
• 15 credit points of Conservatorium Listed electives
• 10 credit points of Conservatorium Listed electives or Conservatorium Ensemble Studies
• 15 credit points of Free-choice electives
• Students must complete no more than 120 credit points of Level 1 courses and at least 60 credit points of Level 3 courses or higher.

Careers:

• As a graduate composer, career options may include writing or arranging for film, plays, television, concert performance, musical theatre, or in new technology multimedia.