Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music in Music Studies 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. USD25,311.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Bachelor of Music offers comprehensive education in diverse musical fields. Students can specialize in Composition, Interactive Composition, Jazz & Improvisation, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Music Studies, or Performance. This program cultivates skilled musicians through hands-on training, combining core music courses, specialized electives, and supplementary breadth subjects. The Music Studies major provides the broadest options within the degree. For those seeking versatility beyond performance, composition, or academic research, this track delivers adaptable, real-world skills for various music professions while supporting personal creative exploration.
Career Opportunities in: Music Studies
As the most adaptable specialization in the Bachelor of Music, the Music Studies Major opens doors to numerous professional possibilities such as: Arts management, Music criticism, Event coordination, Leading orchestras and large musical ensembles
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;
(b) the International Baccalaureate Diploma, including at least Grade 4 in English or English B (Standard Level or Higher Level);
(c) a senior secondary program, foundation studies program, or equivalent approved by the Academic Board, including appropriate English language studies.
3. 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
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