Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts (Honours)

University of Newcastle

Australia, Newcastle

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University of Newcastle

Australia , Newcastle

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Newcastle City Precinct

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Jan-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake 27-Jan-2026

Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts (Honours)

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Description

Graduates of the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts degree, or equivalent program, may undertake a further year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study. The program is designed to allow students to specialise to an advanced level of professionalism and academic achievement. This degree further prepares students for careers in… For more content click the Read More button below.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts degree, or equivalent program, may undertake a further year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study. The program is designed to allow students to specialise to an advanced level of professionalism and academic achievement. This degree further prepares students for careers in music and performing arts, as well as providing a pathway into Research Higher Degree study.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants having completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area with a minimum GPA of 5.0:

across all studies undertaken within the program; or
across a major in the proposed area of study; or
across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or
where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.5 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which includes at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists).

In exceptional circumstances, an application which does not meet the above requirements may be considered.

Domestic applicants should apply using the direct End-On Honours online application form.

International applicants should apply using the direct International application portal. For more information see How do I apply as an International Student?

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Overall minimum

Sub test minimum

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

Career

Successfully navigate and build your career in the music and the performing arts industry. With flexible study options, you can tailor your degree by selecting one or two majors in Music Performance, Songwriting and Production, or the Performing Arts.

The music and performing arts degree enables collaboration between performers, writers and producers. Through engaging in live music and stage performance, combined with studio production through creative project-based assessment. You showcase your work in a variety of venues and presentation styles, as well as collaborate on projects with peers across the performing arts, music, creative writing, composition and creative production.

This program prepares you for a career as a: