Program Overview

Bachelor of Music (Composition)

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.

Overview

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 focus of the Composition major is to develop the art and craft of writing and notating music for live performance, based in the Western art music tradition but extending beyond it while fostering the emergence of your individual compositional voice.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 years full time / 6 years part time
• Location: On campus (Southbank)
• Intake: February
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

Course Structure

The course includes music core studies, music electives, and complementary breadth subjects. Students will develop skills, knowledge, and understanding of the practical, theoretical, and conceptual aspects of music. They will 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, and participate in performance and academic activities.

Learning Outcomes

• 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
  • Have opportunities for solo and ensemble performances
  • Have access to a wide range of invaluable career experiences at a local or international context

Future Pathways

Upon completion of the course, students may choose to apply for a fourth-year Honours degree. An honours year provides an intensive mode of study allowing students to master their knowledge and create a pathway into advanced graduate study options in music.

Related Study Areas

• Composition
• Music, visual and performing arts

Entry Requirements

Range of criteria used for selection. Access Melbourne is available.

Honours

Honours is available for this course.