BA and Bachelor of Music - Composition and Music Technology in Clayton Australia | Monash University

Hone your musical abilities while delving into the arts, humanities, and social sciences. This program offers an intensive, top-tier music education with specializations in performance, composition, or creative music technology. Within the Arts component, you can choose from 40 diverse majors and minors. Consider focusing on the historical, cultural, or linguistic aspects of your musical repertoire, or expand your career prospects by combining music with theater, film, or journalism. The Arts curriculum emphasizes transformative learning experiences and provides four Signature elements through elective units to shape your distinctive graduate profile: Global immersion, Intercultural expertise, Professional experience, or Innovation capability. This dual-degree program awards both a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music, equipping you with comprehensive skills for careers in either field or their intersection. Graduates may pursue paths in arts administration, performance, music education, composition, or interdisciplinary roles like production, arts policy, or coaching.

Shape the future of music creation. This specialization cultivates expertise in composing for both acoustic and electronic instruments, songwriting, and scoring for media like films and video games. You'll collaborate with performers, compose for guest artists, and produce recording projects. Beyond refining composition techniques through performance, you'll master industry-standard music technology for recording, mixing, mastering, interactive music, and software development. Through our partnership with Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS), you'll access vintage electronic gear and cutting-edge studio facilities. Our program of visiting artists and workshops connects you with industry leaders, preparing you for international career opportunities in the evolving music landscape.