Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music offers high-level training in music performance, composition, sound technologies, music theory, musicology, arranging music and music analysis. The program takes an eclectic, modern and inclusive approach to music repertoire, performance, sound design, songwriting, composition and musicology.

The program is offered at the Penrith (Kingswood) Campus in well-equipped studios, and in a lecture/workshop/tutorial environment. Skills in music performance, composition and sound technologies are augmented by intellectual, theoretical and contextual studies.

No. The entrance rank is listed as 'Not applicable' — additional selection criteria apply instead, including portfolio and audition pathways. Applicants are assessed through an interview/audition process rather than on the basis of an ATAR.

Applicants are asked to bring their instrument and creative work/s (recordings/scores) to the interview. The university can supply drum kits, pianos or other large instruments if needed — applicants should indicate what instrument they play in their booking form. If you are a 'maker' of music, you are asked to show your work and perform 1 piece on your best instrument.

The Bachelor of Music takes 3 years full time, and is also available part time. The program code is 1659 and the CRICOS code is 065052F. Domestic students may be eligible for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), with an indicative annual fee from $11,885. International student fees are AUD $34,776 per year.