Bachelor of Music

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Devise, compose, transform and analyse musical works by employing theory, practice and research in the fields of music performance, music theory, music technology, music culture and music cognition;
2. Conceptualise and adapt their knowledge and skills to implement new and emerging technologies and practices in music;
3. Reflect on their knowledge and interpersonal skills to network with other professionals, and negotiate their own roles as professionals, in the music industry;
4. Contextualise music practice in relation to other creative arts disciplines, and adapt to the diversity of fields required for music practitioners;
5. Integrate technical skills and craft in music with the creative, cultural, technological and entrepreneurial acumen required for successful participation and employment in the music industry; and
6. Exhibit academic skills in independent research, critical analysis, reading, note-taking and collection and organisation of resource materials, including the presentation of oral and written material, and online and digital media resources.

You’ll learn from expert staff and professional musicians, all of whom work in the industry.

Our Bachelor of Music has a reputation for being modern, progressive, friendly, and having engaged and responsive staff.

The course is accessible, supportive and has a positive culture. For mature-age professionals seeking a qualification, we offer flexibility to study alongside your work.

Our industry and community connections include:

• Telstra Road to Discovery
• OxJam – Gigs for Good by Oxfam
• Footscray Community Arts Centre
• Newport Jazz Festival
• Williamstown Music Festival
• Edgewater Festival
• Big West Festival.

Melbourne boasts more live-music venues per capita than any other major city in the world – so when you study at VU you'll have more places to perform or get inspired.

Come to Melbourne to study music, and make the most of living in a live-music metropolis.

Discover what's happening in the VU music community. Attend a gig and listen to some of the tunes our talented staff and students are creating.

Watch a series of online concerts recorded at VU Music’s Hutterer Hall, featuring various solo artists and bands comprising graduates from the course.

• Maddie Jackway
• Loki Hough
• Leilani and Bud
• The Blue Creek Boys
• Louise Sol
• Ange and Dave

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special admission programs