Bachelor of Music

Length 3 year full-time
Minimum 144 Units

Admission requirements

Prerequisites Adjustment factors availability

Academic plan BMUSI
CRICOS code 073990G
UAC code
- 139114 (B Music)

Field of Education
- Music
Academic contact
- CASS Student Office

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Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Music requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units can come from completion of 1000 level courses.

A minimum of 96 units must come from completion of courses from any majors listed in the Bachelor of Music

The 144 units must include:

12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses, which may contribute to meeting the requirements of the Musicology major or Musicology minor:

MUSI1104 Turning Points in Music History 1: A Millennium of Metamorphoses (900-1900)

MUSI1109 Turning Points in Music History 2: A Century of Crisis and Change (1900-2013)

Either:

48 units from completion of the Creative Musicianship major

24 units from completion of one of the following minors:

Musicology

Music Technology

Performance

Or:

48 units from completion of one of the following majors:

Musicology

Performance

24 units from completion of the Creative Musicianship minor

48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Honours

For information about honours, please see the College of Arts and Social Sciences Honours website.

Majors

Creative Musicianship

Musicology

Performance

Minors

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units	MUSI1101 Music Performance 1 6 units	MUSI1104 Turning Points in Music History 1: A Millennium of Metamorphoses (900-1900) 6 units	MUSI1105 Creative Musicianship 1 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 1 48 units	MUSI1102 Music Performance 2 6 units	MUSI1109 Turning Points in Music History 2: A Century of Crisis and Change (1900-2013) 6 units	MUSI1106 Creative Musicianship 2 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 2 48 units	MUSI2201 Music Performance 3 6 units	MUSI Course 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	MUSI2203 Creative Musicianship 3 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 2 48 units	MUSI2202 Music Performance 4 6 units	MUSI Course 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	MUSI2204 Creative Musicianship 4 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 3 48 units	MUSI3301 Music Performance 5 6 units	MUSI course 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 3 48 units	MUSI3302 Music Performance 6 6 units	MUSI course 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:

• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Domestic applicant entry requirements

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

International applicant entry requirements

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

ATAR:: 80
QLD Band:: 10
International Baccalaureate:: 29

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR of 80 (75 with bonus points) and meet audition requirements. Applicants will be expected to have pre-existing musical knowledge such as a competency level equivalent to NSW Music 2 or Music Extension, or AMEB Grade 5 theory or performance, or equivalent qualifications or experience.

Entry to Performance courses is by audition. Applicants wishing to enrol in Performance courses are advised to contact the School to arrange for an audition as soon as possible. E: schoolofmusic@anu.edu.au.

Adjustment Factors

The National Access Scheme 2014

ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.

Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.

Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.

How to apply

Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.

Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas for more information.

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students: $28,608.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

You can turn your musical talent into a remarkable career.

The ANU Bachelor of Music prepares you for the ‘portfolio’ career followed by most modern music professionals. A successful contemporary music career requires not only advanced skills in performance, composition, improvisation and other areas of creative practice, but also familiarity with music technology, and the ability to work as an educator and facilitator of community music, and as a cultural entrepreneur.

Our degree is designed to reflect music as it is understood and practiced in contemporary Australian society. This education experience covers all genres (classical, jazz, contemporary, folk and world music) and offers specialist courses in indigenous Australian music; music, politics and policy; and musical practice in a modern multicultural society.

Career Options

ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.

The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/

Employment Opportunities

The Bachelor of Music provides a strong foundation for a career in music. Students graduate with a range of professional skills that are applicable to careers in performance, music education, music advocacy, academic research, music entrepreneurship, and digital media and technology. This is particularly advantageous given that musicians increasingly are required to exercise a wide range of skills including performer, teacher, cultural entrepreneur, arts manager, music technologists and scholar.

Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from the Bachelor of Music degree will:

Understand the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques of a broad range of musics;
Demonstrate deep knowledge of and proficiency in one or more areas of musical performance, creative practice, professional practice or musical inquiry by applying specialist cognitive and technical skills;
Evaluate and interpret musical ideas and concepts by engaging with relevant research of others, and thinking creatively, critically, ethically, and independently to solve research questions through words and/or performance;
Communicate ideas, problems and arguments to do with music and the arts, through words and/or performance, clearly and coherently in modes suited to a range of audiences; and
Work independently and collaboratively in response to authentic music project demands.

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Single degree

Three years full-time (144 units) - four courses per semester (24 units)
A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
Compulsory courses (12 units)*
•    MUSI1104 Turning Points in Music History 1: A Millennium of Metamorphoases (900-1900)
•    MUSI1109 Turning Points in Music History 2: A Century of Crisis and Change (1900-2013)
Either - a Creative Musicianship major (48 units)
and one of the follownig minors (24 units)
•    Musciology*
•    Music Technology
•    Performance
Or
One of the following majors (48 units)
•    Musciology*
•    Performance
and a Creative Musicianship minor (24 units)
Music (MUSI) Electives (12 - 24 units)
Eight Electives from across the ANU (48 units)

* The two compulsory courses are counted towards a Musicology Major or Minor. If you choose to undertake a Musicology major or minor you will have 24 units of MUSI electives.

Double degree

This degree requires 96 units
A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
Compulsory courses (12 units)*
•    MUSI1104 Turning Points in Music History 1: A Millennium of Metamorphoases (900-1900)
•    MUSI1109 Turning Points in Music History 2: A Century of Crisis and Change (1900-2013)
Either - a Creative Musicianship major (48 units)
and one of the following minors (24 units)
•    Musciology*
•    Music Technology
•    Performance
Or
One of the following majors (48 units)
•    Musciology*
•    Performance
and a Creative Musicianship minor (24 units)
Music (MUSI) Electives (12 - 24 units)

* The two compulsory courses are counted towards a Musicology Major or Minor. If you choose to undertake a Musicology major or minor you will have 24 units of MUSI electives.

About this degree

Single degree
In a Bachelor of Music Studies program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 (6-unit) courses across your whole degree.
You'll need to take one major of your choice from Performance, Music Inquiry* and Creative Practice (8 courses), minors of your choice from Performance, Music Inquiry* and Creative Practice that is not the same as your major (4 courses), MUSI1105, MUSI1106 and CASS Electives (12 to 24 units depending on major and minor chosen).
You'll also get to choose eight electives from courses right across ANU. You can use these electives to try a range of courses or to take a major or minor in a non-Arts subject.

Double degree
In a Bachelor Music degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Music degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
You'll need to take one major of your choice from Performance, Music Inquiry* and Creative Practice (8 courses), minors of your choice from Performance, Music Inquiry* and Creative Practice that is not the same as your major (4 courses), MUSI1105, MUSI1106 and CASS Electives (12 to 24 units depending on major and minor chosen).

Enrolment Status

While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one major or minor.
You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
You need to enrol in courses for at least one potential Arts major
You need to enrol in courses for at least one potential Arts minor or a second potential Arts major
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Music half of the double degree

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as MUSI1234.

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

How do I choose 1000-level courses for my major?
You need to choose two 1000-level courses from your chosen major.
For the Performance major, you will need permission from the Music School to add your Performance courses. Once you have been given permission you will be able to enrol in:
•   MUSI1101 Music Performance 1 in First Semester
•   MUSI1102 Music Performance 2 in Second Semester
For your Music Inquiry major, you enrol in:
•   MUSI1103 – Music and Meaning First Semester
•   MUSI1104 – Turning Points in Music History Second Semester

For your Creative and Professional Practice major, you enrol in:
•   MUSI1105 – Creative Musicianship 1 First Semester
•   MUSI1106 – Creative Musicianship 2 Second Semester

How do I choose 1000-level courses for my minor?
You need to choose two 1000-level courses from your chosen minor.
For the Performance minor, you will need permission from the Music School to add your Performance courses. Once you have been given permission you will be able to enrol in:
•   MUSI1101 Music Performance 1 in First Semester
•   MUSI1102 Music Performance 2 in Second Semester

For your Music Inquiry minor, you enrol in:
•   MUSI1103 – Music and Meaning First Semester
•   MUSI1104 – Turning Points in Music History Second Semester

For your Creative and Professional Practice minor, you will already be enrolled in:
•   MUSI1105 – Creative Musicianship 1 First Semester
•   MUSI1106 – Creative Musicianship 2 Second Semester

Electives

Single Degree
While you only need to enrol in courses for one major, one minor and two compulsory courses (from the designated list), you can use your electives to enrol in 1000-level courses for other Arts majors or minors. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for the major, the minor and a course from one of the designated areas listed, you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.

Study Options