Bachelor of Music - Songwriting in Newnham Australia | University of Tasmania

University of Tasmania | Newnham Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 36,188
(c. USD25,519.78)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Imagine a universe devoid of music - the absence would be overwhelming. Dating back to humanity's earliest days, music remains vital for expression, enjoyment, health, and creativity. It scores our personal narratives, accompanying digital entertainment, gaming experiences, and societal transformations while constantly evolving into fresh artistic expressions. Pursuing music studies at Tasmania's island campus encourages appreciation for diversity, innovation, and meaningful relationships, paving the way for fulfilling musical careers. Your program centers on a Music Practice specialization, allowing you to hone expertise in areas like Classical Performance, Jazz and Popular Music Performance, Composition, Commercial Music Production, Music Technology, or Songwriting. The distinctive Dual Practice major even lets you blend two specializations or instruments. Tasmania's distinctive environment offers rich opportunities to examine music's cultural significance across time. Investigate how location, performance, social issues, and futurism interact with musical creation, using your passions to inspire original compositions and initiatives. You'll acquire crucial competencies in audio engineering, digital music creation, orchestration, project coordination, and industry knowledge to navigate music's dynamic future. All this unfolds at Hobart's innovative Hedberg facility. Utilize its cutting-edge technology and spacious studios to expand your creative boundaries. Observe professional recording sessions, experiment with acoustic manipulation as an artistic element, or learn production techniques from guest artists during specialized workshops.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option. Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study. This course does not use ATAR as part of the assessment process. To be eligible for an offer, domestic applicants from all educational backgrounds must: Meet the University’s General Entry Requirements based on your prior studies and experience; and If applying from within Tasmania, successfully complete an audition and interview in person on-campus in Hobart; or If applying from interstate, successfully complete an audition by submitting a private internet link, USB, CD or DVD of your audition repertoire in lieu of a live audition in Hobart, and interview over the phone/internet. Learn more about the audition process in the Audition Information Guide (PDF 1.6 MB) or call 1300 363 864 or enquire online. We recommend pre-tertiary TASC subjects in music at the senior secondary level or equivalent, but this is not a prerequisite for admission. AMEB qualification of Grade 7 (performance) and Grade 5 (theory) may be advantageous in some specialisations, but not a prerequisite for admission. TOEFL (iBT) - 72 (no skill below: Reading 10; Listening 9; Speaking 16; Writing 19) IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5 PTE Academic - 50 with no score lower than 42

Tuition AUD 36,188

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