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Pursue your passion for music with VU's Bachelor of Music program, designed to launch you into diverse and dynamic career paths.
This contemporary music degree emphasizes popular genres and global influences, helping you build musical expertise, technical skills, and artistic expression. Through hands-on practice, cultural exploration, and analytical listening, you'll encounter a broad spectrum of musical traditions.
Key study areas in the Bachelor of Music program encompass:
live performance
musical theory
composition and arrangement
popular music heritage and trends
audio technology.
Melbourne, renowned as a world-class music hub, provides abundant performance venues. While collaborating with fellow VU students, you'll also connect with local industry experts and cultural institutions.
Our program offers state-of-the-art music technology and professional recording studios at Kindred Studios.
Basic music literacy is required for all applicants. Those with prior performance training or professional music experience may qualify for academic credit toward their degree.
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 (no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169.
VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.