Bachelor of Music (Musicology)

There are three stages in the Bachelor of Music (Musicology), depending on the depth of study you prefer. You may exit with a Diploma of Music at the end of 3 study periods. International students may exit with the Associate Degree of Music at the end of 6 study periods. Domestic students may exit with the Associate Degree of Music at the end of 4 study periods (full-time accelerated). The Bachelor of Music (Musicology) is awarded upon completion of 9 study periods for international students and 6 study periods for domestic students (2 years full-time accelerated).

For domestic students, the indicative annual course fees are $9,126 for Study Period 1, $9,126 for Study Period 2, and $6,084 for Study Period 3, with an indicative total course fee of $75,600. FEE-HELP is available. For international students, the indicative annual course fees are $10,710 for Study Period 1, $10,710 for Study Period 2, and $7,140 for Study Period 3, with an indicative total course fee of $85,680. Fees are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.

The course has three intake dates per year: February, May, and September. For example, Study Period 2 2026 begins with Orientation Week on 25 May – 29 May, with Week 1 starting 1 Jun – 5 Jun, a Study Break in Week 7 (13 Jul – 17 Jul), and Assessment Week in Week 13 (24 Aug – 28 Aug).

All applicants — both domestic and international — are required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of two contrasting pieces. Further details about auditioning at AIM are available on the AIM website.

The Bachelor of Music (Musicology) is delivered face to face with some online components across AIM's two campuses: Sydney (located at 66 Harrington Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000) and Melbourne (located at 120 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000).