The ANU Bachelor of Music nurtures outstanding musical artistry through the intersection of performance, composition and technology. We believe that discovery lies at the heart of both creativity and excellence. We foster artistry through offering a diversity of musical experiences in an environment that encourages excellence, passion and entrepreneurship.
Our program provides students with a unique 21st Century musical experience which includes classical, jazz and contemporary performance, multimedia composition and audio engineering and recording.
Students can specialise in one or more of five majors: performance; composition for film and video games, composition, music technology; and musicology.
Are you a leader? The Australian National University is a leader too, especially in the fields of philosophy, politics and economics. This progressive and well-regarded degree will arm you with the moral, economic and political perspectives you need to make a real impact.
You will develop exceptional problem solving skills and critical and conceptual thinking, all while gaining a passport to some of the world’s most promising careers.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Learning Outcomes
- 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, composition arranging and sound design, musicology, or music technology 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 creative practice such as performance or composition;
- Communicate ideas, problems and arguments to do with music and the arts, through words and/or creative practice such as performance or composition, 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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major philosophical theories and approaches to the evaluation of social institutions;
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the methods of economics to the study of political institutions and processes;
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the methods of economics to questions within political philosophy;
the assumptions, ‘tools’ and limitations of political economy; and
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the core arguments and principles of public choice and rational choice theory.
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 91
- International Baccalaureate:
- 34
Pathways
Students who successfully complete one of the below programs will be admitted to the Bachelor of Music:
- DP-BD23 Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production) (CUA50815) (offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology)
- DP-BD19 Diploma of Music Industry (Performance) (CUA50815) (offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology)
Prerequisites
Entry to Performance courses is by audition. Applicants undertaking an audition will be expected to have pre-existing musical knowledge such as a competency level equivalent to NSW Music 2 or Music Extension, or equivalent qualifications or experience.
Adjustment Factors
Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded.
You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:
- applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
- undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
- achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
- not previously attempted tertiary study.
Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Music - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $44,470.00
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.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Music flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units can come from completion of 1000 level courses.
A minimum of 84 units must come from completion of courses from the subject area MUSI Music and courses from any majors listed in the Bachelor of Music.
The 96 units must consist of:
12 units from completion of courses on the following compulsory courses:
MUSI1501 Aural Skills and Music Theory 1
MUSI1502 Aural Skills and Music Theory 2
12 units from completion of courses on the following list:
MUSI2503 Aural Skills and Music Theory 3
MUSI2504 Aural Skills and Music Theory 4
MUSI2507 Advanced Jazz Studies 1
MUSI2508 Advanced Jazz Studies 2
A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses on the following list, which may be double counted towards one major or minor in which they are listed:
INDG2002 Contemporary Australian Indigenous Music Studies
MUSI1109 Music from 1900 to the Present: A Century of Crisis and Change
MUSI1113 Introduction to Ethnomusicology
12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses, which may be double counted towards one major or minor in which it is listed:
MUSI1110 Introduction to Music Technology
MUSI2211 Writing about Music 1: Styles and Theories
48 units from completion of one of the following majors:
Composition for Film and Video Games
A maximum of 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
48 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
ECON1101 Microeconomics 1
ECON2101 Microeconomics 2
ECON3056 PPE Integration 3: Classic Literature in PPE
PHIL1005 Logic and Critical Thinking
PHIL2116 PPE Integration 2
POLS1002 Introduction to Politics
POLS1008 PPE Integration 1
POLS1009 Research and Writing in Political Science
6 units from completion of the following courses:
PHIL1004 Fundamental Ideas in Philosophy: An Introduction
PHIL1008 Introduction to Ethics
Note: A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list, which must also be counted towards completion of any other requirements for the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics ( these courses are included in the following lists. )
ECON2141 Strategic Thinking: An Introduction to Game Theory
POLS2125 Game Theory and Social Sciences
POLS2130 Public Choice and Politics
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program A
ASIA2090 Study Tour: The Political Economy of Myanmar
EURO3002 Comparative European Politics
POLS2043 Pressure Groups and Political Lobbying
POLS2063 Contemporary Political Theory
POLS2094 Issues in International Political Economy
POLS2111 Elections, Political Behaviour and Public Opinion in Australia
POLS2114 Australian Political Institutions
POLS2120 Foundations of Political Theory
POLS2125 Game Theory and Social Sciences
POLS2126 Democracy and Dictatorship
POLS2127 U.S. Politics
POLS2130 Public Choice and Politics
POLS3022 Washington DC Internship
POLS3029 Sharing Power: Federalism in Comparative Perspective
POLS3031 Comparative Judicial Politics
POLS3039 Political Leadership and Executive Government
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
PHIL2016 Philosophy of Language
PHIL2020 Theories of Social Justice
PHIL2057 Philosophy of Science
PHIL2080 Logic
PHIL2082 Sex and Death: The Philosophy of Biology
PHIL2101 Democracy, Difference and Desire
PHIL2113 Global Justice
PHIL2121 Philosophical Logic
PHIL2122 Philosophy and Public Policy
PHIL2124 Philosophy of Cognitive Science
PHIL2125 Rationality and Social Cooperation
PHIL2126 Science in Society: Ethics, Public Policy and Scientific Practice
PHIL2290 Philosophy, AI and Society
PHIL3073 Advanced Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL3075 The Philosophy of Gender: Knowledge, Power, Bodies
PHIL3076 Philosophy of the Life Sciences
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
CRIM2000 The Illicit Economy
ECHI1006 The Australian Economy: Past and Present
ECHI3008 History of Economic Thought (P)
ECHI3009 World Economy Since 1800
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1
ECON2013 Behavioral Economics
ECON2014 Managerial Economics
ECON2016 Economics II (H)
ECON2026 Money and Banking
ECON2091 The Economy, Politics and the State
ECON2102 Macroeconomics 2 (P)
ECON2120 Law and Economics (P)
ECON2125 Optimisation for Economics and Financial Economics
ECON2141 Strategic Thinking: An Introduction to Game Theory
ECON3100 Economics 3 (H)
ECON3101 Microeconomics 3
ECON3102 Macroeconomics 3
EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models
INDG3003 The Indigenous Economy
6 units from the completion of 2000- and 3000-level courses from the following subject areas and courses:
ECON Economics
PHIL Philosophy
POLS Political Science
ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program A
Majors
Bachelor of Music Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Minors
Bachelor of Music Minors
Study Options
| Year 1 | MUSI1110 Introduction to Music Technology 6 units | MUSI1105 Music Theory & Aural Skills 1 6 units | POLS1002 Introduction to Politics 6 units | PHIL1004 Fundamental Ideas in Philosophy: An Introduction 6 units |
| Min 6 Units List Course 6 units | MUSI1106 Music Theory & Aural Skills 2 6 units | POLS1009 Research and Writing in Political Science 6 units | PHIL1005 Logic and Critical Thinking 6 units | |
| Year 2 | MUSI1101 Music Performance 1 6 units | MUSI2203 Music Theory & Aural Skills 3 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | Non-compulsory Politics list Course 6 units |
| MUSI1102 Music Performance 2 6 units | MUSI2204 Music Theory & Aural Skills 4 6 units | POLS1008 PPE Integration 1 6 units | Non-compulsory Philosophy list Course 6 units | |
| Year 3 | MUSI2201 Music Performance 3 6 units | MUSI3319 Music Theory & Aural Skills 5 6 units OR MUSI3322; | ECON2101 Microeconomics 2 6 units | Non-compulsory Economics list Course 6 units |
| MUSI2202 Music Performance 4 6 units | MUSI3320 Music Theory & Aural Skills 6 6 units OR MUSI3323; | PHIL2116 PPE Integration 2 6 units | Non-compulsory Politics list Course 6 units | |
| Year 4 | MUSI3301 Music Performance 5 6 units | MUSI Course 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | Non-compulsory Philosophy list Course 6 units | ANIP/ECON/PHIL/POLS 2000/3000 Level Course 6 units |
| MUSI3302 Music Performance 6 6 units | MUSI Course 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | ECON3056 PPE Integration 3: Classic Literature in Politics, Philosophy and Economics 6 units | Non-compulsory Economics list Course 6 units |
Single degree
This following information is to be read in conjunction with the program rules that are outlined on the “Study” tab. Please always make sure that you refer to the program rules for the year that you commenced your program.
Bachelor of Music consists of 144 units. Most courses are worth 6 units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard full-time load.
For the Bachelor of Music, a minimum of 14 courses (84 units) must come from completion of courses from the subject area MUSI Music and courses from any majors listed in the Bachelor of Music.
You will need to complete:
- A minimum of four courses from the Music Theory & Aural Skills list (24 units)
- A minimum of one course from the designated list which may be double counted towards the major it is listed in (6 units)
- One compulsory course which may be double counted towards the major it is listed in (6 units)
- One Major from the designated list of majors (48 units)
- A minimum of eight electives from across the ANU (48 units)
Please note that you are only permitted to count ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your program.
You are advised to complete a Program Plan for the Bachelor of Music. This will help you seek advice on your course choices, ensure you meet the program requirements and give you a plan that you can refer to for the duration of your program.
Double degree
This following information is to be read in conjunction with the program rules that are outlined on the “Study” tab. Please always make sure that you refer to the program rules for the year that you commenced your program.
Bachelor of Music Double Degree program consists of 96 units. Most courses are worth 6 units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard full-time load. During each semester you are likely to take two courses from your Bachelor of Music degree and another two courses from the other half of your double degree – making up a total of four courses per semester.
For the Bachelor of Music, a minimum of 14 courses (84 units) must come from completion of courses from the subject area MUSI Music and courses from any majors listed in the Bachelor of Music.
You will need to complete:
- A minimum of four courses from the Music Theory & Aural Skills list (24 units)
- A minimum of one course from the designated list which may be double counted towards the major it is listed in (6 units)
- One compulsory course which may be double counted towards the major it is listed in (6 units)
- One Major from the designated list of majors (48 units)
- Two electives from across the ANU (12 units)
Please note that you are only permitted to count six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your degree.
You are advised to complete a Program Plan for the Bachelor of Music. This will help you seek advice on your course choices, ensure you meet the program requirements and give you a plan that you can refer to for the duration of your program.
Enrolment Status
While it is possible for domestic students to enrol in fewer than four 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.
First year students are not permitted to study more than four courses (24 units) per semester.
If you are beginning your program in Semester 1, you should enrol for all your courses for both Semester 1 and Semester 2 (8 courses for full time), so that you can plan your study year.
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 ARTS1234.
Whilst it is important to take 1000-level courses in your first year (so that
you can meet the pre-requisites for later year courses) they also can be taken later
in your program. You can only count a maximum of ten 1000-level courses (60
units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards
your Bachelor of Music half of the double degree. In your first year you need to enrol in:
Electives
For students in the single degree, your electives (48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU) can be additional courses from your discipline (including the option of a major or minor) or courses from another ANU College. If you have an interest in another discipline such as management, psychology or mathematics, then you should explore first year courses in these areas. In particular look at the majors and minors in these areas. These will give you an idea of the first year courses you can study.
If you are interested in undertaking a language and have prior knowledge/experience with that language you may need to undertake a placement test – you should check with the relevant language area for further details.
Study Options
Study Plan
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Single degree
This following information is to be read in conjunction with the program rules that are outlined on the “Study” tab. Please always make sure that you refer to the program rules for the year that you commenced your program.
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics consists of 144 units. Most courses are worth 6 units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard full-time load.
For the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics you will need to complete:
- Eight compulsory courses (48 units)
- One introductory Philosophy course from the designated list (6 units)
- A minimum of one course from the designated list, which may also be counted towards any other requirement (6 units)
- Two Political Science courses from the designated list (12 units)
- Two Philosophy courses from the designated list (12 units)
- Two Economics courses from the designated list (12 units)
- One 2000-level or 3000-level course from the designated list (6 units)
- Eight electives from across the ANU (48 units)
Please note that you are only permitted to count ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your program.
You are advised to complete a Program Plan for the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. This will help you seek advice on your course choices, ensure you meet the program requirements and give you a plan that you can refer to for the duration of your program.
Double degree
This following information is to be read in conjunction with the program rules that are outlined on the “Study” tab. Please always make sure that you refer to the program rules for the year that you commenced your program.
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Double Degree program consists of 96 units. Most courses are worth 6 units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard full-time load. During each semester you are likely to take two courses from your Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics degree and another two courses from the other half of your double degree – making up a total of four courses per semester.
You will need to complete:
- Eight compulsory courses (48 units)
- One introductory Philosophy course from the designated list (6 units)
- A minimum of one course from the designated list, which may also be counted towards any other requirement (6 units)
- Two Political Science courses from the designated list (12 units)
- Two Philosophy courses from the designated list (12 units)
- Two Economics courses from the designated list (12 units)
- One 2000-level or 3000-level course from the designated list (6 units)
Please note that you are only permitted to count eight 1000-level courses (48 units) towards your degree.
You are advised to complete a Program Plan for the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. This will help you seek advice on your course choices, ensure you meet the program requirements and give you a plan that you can refer to for the duration of your program.
Enrolment Status
While it is possible for domestic students to enrol in fewer than four 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.
First year students are not permitted to study more than four courses (24 units) per semester.
If you are beginning your program in Semester 1, you should enrol for all your courses for both Semester 1 and Semester 2 (8 courses for full time), so that you can plan your study year.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 ARTS1234. Whilst it is important to take 1000-level courses in your first year (so that you can meet the pre-requisites for later year courses) they also can be taken later in your program.
You can only count a maximum of ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics half of the double degree.
In your first year you need to enrol in:
- Following compulsory courses:
- ECON1101 - Microeconomics 1
- PHIL1005 - Logic and Critical Thinking
- POLS1002 - Introduction to Politics
- POLS1008 - PPE Integrative Seminar Year 1: Puzzles in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- POLS1009 - Research and Writing in Political Science
- Either PHIL1004 or PHIL1008
- Elective courses for students undertaking the single degree.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
You are not required to take a major or a minor in the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics degree, however you can use your electives to make up a major or a minor.
A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one
list such as in a major or minor or designated list. For example, you are not
permitted to count POLS1002 towards the compulsory courses list and the Political
Science major.
Electives
For students in the single degree, your electives (48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU) can be additional courses from your discipline (including the option of a major or minor) or courses from another ANU College. If you have an interest in another discipline such as management, psychology or mathematics, then you should explore first year courses in these areas. In particular look at the majors and minors in these areas. These will give you an idea of the first year courses you can study.
If you are interested in undertaking a language and have
prior knowledge/experience with that language you may need to undertake a
placement test – you should check with the relevant language area for further
details.
Study Options
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
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Study Plan
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