Bachelor of Music

About this Course

This degree provides students with the skills to succeed in the music industry.

Students can pursue highly specialist training in areas both inside and outside of their chosen major. With a focus on practical skills in classical, contemporary, jazz, composition and music technology, the course is taught by world class practitioners whose expertise spans the breadth of the music world today.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to attend an audition. The audition includes a theory test and an interview. Note: The audition/interview requirement may be waived for current ECU students enrolled in the Diploma of Music, Advanced Diploma of Music, Diploma of Music Industry or Advanced Diploma of Music Industry.

  One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

  For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

Career Opportunities

The course provides lifelong transferable skills, equipping graduates for employment in a wide range of professional industries. Regardless of the area of specialisation, the Bachelor of Music prepares students for a wide range of employment options in a variety of different industries. For example, a performance specialisation can lead to employment as an accompanist, orchestral musician, composer, concert manager, music administrator or music teacher. A composition and music technology specialisation can lead to employment as a composer, film scorer, music producer, teacher, DJ or audio technician.

Possible future job titles

Performer, Musician, Classical Artist, Jazz Artist, Contemporary Artist, Pop Artist, Music Artist, Composer, Researcher, Teacher