3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
This program is designed to give you practical skills that are highly valued in today’s music industry. You will have the opportunity to develop a thorough knowledge of the historical, cultural and theoretical background of music genres – including early music, classical, opera, contemporary, and electronic music – via the study of topics in music history, music cultures and popular music studies. Additionally, the program fosters advanced musical craft skills in aural and harmony. You will build on your creative and/or research portfolio as you progress through your degree, which will be an invaluable tool to document your capabilities as you transition into a professional career.
You will learn from distinguished, committed and experienced teachers and musicians, who are recognised for their achievements both in Australia and internationally. On graduation you will be an independent music professional with an industry-valued skillset, opening up a world of career opportunities in the creative industries or education sector. For external study, contact the UNE Future Students Team. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.
University of New England
Students may progress to education courses to pursue a career as a school music teacher.
Music studies
Minor: Musicology; digital music, media and composition; instrumental/vocal studies; music practice.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; Audition
Audition. Auditions are processed entirely online. Visit the UNE website for more information.
Any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level; performance standard equivalent to AMEB Grade 6; Music theory standard equivalent to AMEB Grade 4
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
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* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Professional music practitioners in performance, music production, sound design and editing, composition and song writing, arranging, music criticism and music journalism, music festival and concert management, and private studio teaching.