Bachelor of Music (Performance)
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Melbourne
120 King St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Domestic:
- Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
- Students who have successfully completed the senior level of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (or equivalent (VCAL/VCE(VM)) in the last 2 years; may be eligible for entry into a diploma level course. Students may use the diploma as a pathway into a degree.
- Applicants are required to attend an interview or live audition and provide a portfolio of two live or recorded music performances.
International:
- Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
- Satisfy minimum standard English requirements.
- Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of two recorded music performances.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Units of Competency
Performance Major 1
Deepen your technique and artistic expression on your chosen instrument or voice through weekly private lessons and a Performance Practice class spanning masterclasses, workshops, and seminars. Includes a weekly Aural Skills class.
Music Specialisation Electives 1 & 2
Choose two modules from AIM's range of music specialisation electives to broaden your skills and explore areas of the industry beyond your major. Available streams include Music Business, Composition, Creative Technology, Performance, and Acting (Sydney only).
Introduction to Higher Education Studies
Builds the academic skills you'll draw on across your entire degree. Develop written and spoken communication at a tertiary level, covering essay technique, referencing, and scholarly research practices.
Music Materials 1
Introduces the core materials of music, including pitch, rhythm, and harmony. Examines diverse musical styles, develops skills in reading music notation, and provides an introductory overview of musicology.
Performance Major 2
Advance your playing through weekly private lessons and a Performance Practice class encompassing masterclasses, workshops, and seminars. Repertoire is significantly more demanding than in Performance Major 1, with focus on relationships between content and form, style and genre.
Collaboration Project 1
Industry-focused collaborative project where you apply theoretical and technical knowledge in a practical context, working with peers within or across disciplinary boundaries to design and produce a musical work.
Arts meets Commerce: an overview of the Arts and Entertainment Industry
Gives a broad grounding in the music business, examining the history, function, and key activities of its numerous sectors.
Music Materials 2
Develops musicianship skills, aural appreciation, and understanding of musical structures. Online modules explore notation principles across genres and build arrangement skills.
Performance Major 3
Builds toward a public recital at the end of term. Refine your approach to stylistically appropriate performance, learn to construct a balanced recital program, and give focused attention to performer health and wellbeing.
Collaboration Project 2
Industry-focused collaborative project applying theoretical and technical knowledge, designing and producing a musical work, building toward a mid-term proposal presentation of work-in-progress.
Scholarship Unit – Musicology
Select one Musicology unit from a diverse range of topics designed to broaden your musical knowledge and critical thinking. Available topics span Western Art Music, Popular Music, Jazz, Screen Music, Game Music, and beyond.
Elective
Choose one module from AIM's range of music specialisation electives. Available streams include Arts Management, Composition, Creative Technology, Performance, and Acting (Sydney only).
Performance Major 4
Continue refining stylistically appropriate performance and developing technical and sight-reading skills through weekly private lessons and Performance Practice classes. Strengthen capacity as a reflective musician.
Performance Major 5
Prepares you for your Capstone Project, giving you space to experiment with different stylistic performance techniques while deepening your practice as a reflective artist.
Collaboration Project 3
Industry-focused unit applying theoretical and technical knowledge from across your degree in a practical context, designing and producing a musical work with peers. Includes weekly lecture-tutorials and a mid-term proposal presentation.
Capstone Project
Propose and realise a major work in your specialisation, whether that's a live recital, a portfolio of compositions, a recording, an extended essay, or a multimedia presentation. Supported by one-to-one supervision, masterclasses, and guest lectures.
Collaboration Project 4
Industry-focused unit applying theoretical and technical knowledge from across your degree in a practical context, designing and producing a musical work.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Bachelor of Music (Performance) take to complete?
For domestic students, the course takes 6 study periods (2 years full-time) or part-time equivalent. International students complete the course over 9 Study Periods (3 years) full-time.
What are the indicative fees for the Bachelor of Music (Performance)?
The indicative total course fee for domestic students is $75,600, and for international students it is $85,680. Fees are indicative only and subject to change. FEE-HELP is available for eligible domestic students.
Do I need to audition to get into the Bachelor of Music (Performance)?
Yes. Domestic applicants are required to attend an interview or live audition and provide a portfolio of two live or recorded music performances. International applicants are required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of two recorded music performances.
What intakes are available and where is the course delivered?
The Bachelor of Music (Performance) is available at both the Melbourne and Sydney campuses, with intakes starting in February, May, and September each year. The course is delivered face to face with some online components.
What is the Capstone Project in the final trimester?
In your final trimester of the Bachelor of Music, the Capstone Project gives you the opportunity to propose and realise a major work in your specialisation, whether that's a live recital, a portfolio of compositions, a recording, an extended essay, or a multimedia presentation. You'll work through the project with support from one-to-one supervision, masterclasses, and guest lectures.
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