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Music Extended Major,BPhil
Duration 4 year(s)
Tuition Fee
AUD 39,800 / year
Next Intake 28-Feb-2026
Music Extended Major,BPhil
About
About the course This extended major degree provides you with a rigorous, high-quality tertiary music education and an intensive concentration in a chosen area of specialisation: performance, composition, studio teaching, musicology or creative music technology. As a well-equipped 21st century musician, you will have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate training in many areas, including national and international centres of music excellence, and prepare for a career in the creative arts. Why study this course? Performance is at the heart of all study, staging more performances than any other Western Australian tertiary institution. Students can expect to participate in regular performances, and will benefit from staff who are actively engaged in music making at the highest level. You'll learn A strong command of instrumental, vocal or compositional technique A high level of musicianship and presentation in solo, small and/or large ensemble performances How to use advanced concepts and devices in music language for aural and written analysis and composition Foundational knowledge of key issues relating to music and music education such as music psychology, musical memory, practice strategies and communication Specialised knowledge in a particular area through elective studies
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements Minimum entry requirements Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 9 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 68 French Baccalaureate 10 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 507 GCE A-Levels 8 German Abitur 3.6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 14 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 45 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 75.5 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 24 Malaysian STPM 10 Monash University Foundation Year 254 NCUK Foundation Program 8 Norwegian Vitnemål 3.5 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 6.5 South African National Senior Certificate 4 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 324 Sweden Slutbetyg 14.5 Trinity College Foundation 280 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 14 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 61 US College Board Advanced Placements 7 US College Board SAT 1130 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 56 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 75 Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 9 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 68 French Baccalaureate 10 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 507 GCE A-Levels 8 German Abitur 3.6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 14 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 45 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 75.5 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 24 Malaysian STPM 10 Monash University Foundation Year 254 NCUK Foundation Program 8 Norwegian Vitnemål 3.5 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 6.5 South African National Senior Certificate 4 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 324 Sweden Slutbetyg 14.5 Trinity College Foundation 280 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 14 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 61 US College Board Advanced Placements 7 US College Board SAT 1130 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 56 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 75 View full detailsMUSIC EXTENDED MAJOR Admission requirements Streams and requirements Performance/Musicology/Studio Teaching Streams: A practical requirement equivalent to AMEB Grade 7, demonstrated by an audition A strong background in music theory Composition Stream: A practical requirement equivalent to AMEB Grade 5, demonstrated by an audition A strong background in music theory A portfolio is also required Creative Music Technology Stream: A practical requirement equivalent to AMEB Grade 4, demonstrated by an audition A background in music theory A portfolio is also required Learn more Book your audition MUSIC EXTENDED MAJOR Admission requirements
English Program Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency
Career
Career Pathways
Graduates pursue careers in the creative and performing arts, music education, the entertainment industry and associated fields. Many graduates have careers as performing musicians, either with an orchestra or ensemble, as conductors or composers, or a combination of these. Others go on to become music administrators, music or arts managers, music journalists or music teachers. Recent graduate destinations include the Australian National Academy of Music, Oxford University, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, the Royal Academy of Music and the Academy of Ancient Music.Fee Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 39,800Application Fee
AUD 125How to Apply
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Music Extended Major,BPhil
The University of Western Australia
Australia,
Perth
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