Bachelor of Music in Composition in Southbank Australia | The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne | Southbank Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 35,888
(c. USD25,551.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Bachelor of Music program offers comprehensive education in diverse musical fields. Students can specialize in Composition, Interactive Composition, Jazz & Improvisation, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Music Studies, or Performance. This curriculum cultivates skilled musicians through hands-on training, combining core music studies, elective courses, and supplementary breadth subjects. The Composition specialization emphasizes mastering musical notation and writing techniques for live performances, rooted in Western classical traditions while encouraging exploration beyond them to help students discover their unique creative style.

Career opportunities for Composition majors:
Graduates can pursue various professional paths such as: Composer, Festival organizer, Film music creator
Music arranger or engraver, Sound engineering specialist


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed one of: the Victorian Certificate of Education, including VCE Units 3 and 4 – either a study score of at least 25 in one of English, English Language or Literature, or a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language; the International Baccalaureate Diploma, including at least Grade 4 in English or English B (Standard Level or Higher Level); a senior secondary program, foundation studies program, or equivalent approved by the Academic Board, including appropriate English language studies. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments. 4. For applicants who have not completed the Victorian Certificate of Education or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the undergraduate English language requirements must be met. IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0. TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening. TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.

Tuition AUD 35,888

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