Bachelor of Music

    Bachelor of Music

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 41,000 / Year

    Bachelor of Music

    About

    Take your talent to the next level

    Join one of Australia's leading music schools and build your skills to become an adaptable and creative musician, ready to enter professional life. In the Bachelor of Music, you'll have the opportunity to explore a musical specialisation of your choice, as well as be exposed to a range of diverse styles and idioms including classical, contemporary, jazz, popular, electronic, experimental and world music.

    You will undertake collaborative and ensemble work appropriate to your field of study, aural awareness training, music theory, critical listening, contemporary music-making practices, and contextual music studies.

    From your second year, you'll be able to focus your efforts further, choosing from majors in Performance, Contemporary Creative Practices, Production and Entrepreneurship, and Community Education.

    At Queensland Conservatorium, discover your artistic identity as you develop as both a person and a performer in a welcoming and supportive environment. You'll benefit from our global connections as you learn from, and work closely with, award-winning music educators. You'll also have opportunities to gain credit for project studies and music industry engagement and internships, so you can transition smoothly into professional life. A wide range of elective courses are also available to deepen and broaden your musical experience.

    You may audition on more than one instrument or specialisation, and the program provides opportunities for development in multiple instrumental and creative specialisations. After successfully completing your undergraduate studies, you will graduate with a Bachelor of Music and be eligible to apply for a graduate entry teacher preparation program, or transition to a fourth undergraduate or honours year.


    Majors

    Performance

    Grow as an artist and professional by developing advanced skills in classical, contemporary and/or jazz performance. This major has a strong focus on high performance levels, effective collaboration with peers, and the expression of a distinct artistic identity.

    Contemporary Creative Practices

    This major includes elements of composition, creative music technology and popular music. It offers students the opportunity to create original music as a composer, digital practitioner, songwriter and/or sound artist as well as a strong grounding in the role of computing in modern music-making.

    Production and Entrepreneurship

    Collaborate with students from diverse disciplines, including musicians, singers, performers, composers, engineers and producers, to bring works to life whether on the stage, film or live online. Students will follow projects from ideation to execution, with the potential for public viewings.

    Community Education and Leadership

    The Community Education and Leadership major provides students with the skills and frameworks to teach and lead participatory music-making in a variety of community and educational settings. You'll develop your leadership and teaching abilities and explore the practical, theoretical and ethical implications of working across social groups in schools, hospitals, prisons, cultural centres and more.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Academic entry requirements (by country)

    Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for this program. You can view the academic entry requirements for this program here.

    Audition requirements

    International applicants are required to submit and pass an Audition. Please submit your audition with your application for this program. Further admission audition information is available on the Audition requirements website.

    Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)

    Grade average of 78 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

    English test results must be no more than two years old.

    Applicants should refer to the following University procedure for further information:

    International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

    The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

    If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:

    Career

    The numerous collaborative opportunities in this degree will prepare you for life as a musician capable of performing in professional orchestras, instrumental or vocal ensembles and companies, theatre and opera companies, media, entertainment and community arts organisations.

    Upon graduation, you'll be equipped for a variety of careers, depending on your chosen specialisation, with a clear understanding of industry standards and expectations, gained through self-directed project work and practical experiences.

    You may find employment as a jazz, popular or classical musician, a creative music technologist, or contemporary composer. If you've undertaken pedagogy electives during your degree, you may also be employed as an instrumental or vocal teacher. Students who complete a graduate-entry teacher preparation masters degree can also apply for registration as a teacher in Queensland.

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Music

    Griffith University

    Griffith University

    Australia

    Australia, Southport