Bachelor of Music - Popular Music in Clayton Australia | Monash University

If you envision a future in composing or performing, have a passion for music technology, or are fascinated by music's cultural dimensions, Monash's Music program will cultivate your creativity while pushing you to achieve excellence. You'll enhance your practical abilities, work alongside global artists, and learn from distinguished faculty members. The course covers historical, creative, technical, and cultural dimensions of music, expanding your worldview while preparing you for professional opportunities. You'll develop specialized expertise in one of three areas: Composition and Music Technology, Music Performance, or Popular Music. Through an immersive approach combining listening, analysis, performance, notation, and composition, you'll refine both your aural skills and music theory knowledge. The curriculum blends Western classical and jazz theory with practical application, while exploring music across diverse cultural, historical, and professional contexts. Electives span from jazz composition to digital music production, East Asian musical traditions to conducting, enriching both core and specialized studies. Whether focusing on Music Performance, Popular Music, or Composition and Creative Music Technology, you'll be driven to reach your highest potential. The program culminates with a final assessment—a performance on your principal instrument or voice, a composition portfolio, creative music technology project, or research work. Enjoy a dynamic, supportive learning environment featuring expert instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, rare archival resources, strong industry ties, and international study options.