ANU offers an outstanding variety of programs for Australia's next generation of language leaders, with more languages offered than at any other university in Australia. The ANU Bachelor of Languages is a wonderful way to take advantage of that, through the study of two (or more) languages, in combination with other areas of interest.
Your language education experience is designed to engage you with the structural, grammatical and idiomatic components of your chosen language or languages. This is further contextualised using cultural, social and historical concepts, issues and topics. You can start at beginning level, or at higher levels if you have past experience. Exciting opportunities exist for you to immerse yourself in your chosen language and culture through study abroad, and to combine your language study with a range of other areas.
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.
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.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates may find work in diplomacy, trade, defence, translation, journalism, language analysis, language teaching, tourism, trade and many other fields.
Graduates may find work in diplomacy, trade, defence, translation, journalism, language analysis, language teaching, tourism, trade and many other fields.
Learning Outcomes
- communicate proficiently and confidently in at least one language
- identify the structure and uses of languages studied
- recognise and contrast the societies and cultures of the languages chosen, and their socio-historical context
- construct a global schema of the connections between the languages studied and their geographical, social and cultural origins
- recognise the importance and value of intercultural communication.
- 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.
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 80
- International Baccalaureate:
- 29
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 Languages - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Music - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $39,870.00
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 Languages flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must consist of:
Either
48 units from completion of one of the following language majors:
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Chinese Language
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Hindi Language
Indonesian Language
Italian Language and Culture
Japanese Language
Korean Language
Latin
Persian
Sanskrit Language
Spanish
Thai Language
Vietnamese Language
OR
24 units from completion of the one of the following advanced minors
Advanced Ancient Greek
Advanced Arabic
Advanced Chinese Language
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Japanese Language
Advanced Korean Language
Advanced Latin
Advanced Persian
Advanced Sanskrit Language
Advanced Spanish Studies
24 units from courses available in:
- the International Communication Major
- the Advanced Minor
- the following language minors, which must be in a different language to the Advanced Minor:
Advanced English Language
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Burmese Language
Chinese Language
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Hindi Language
Indonesian Language
Italian Language and Culture
Japanese Language
Japanese Linguistics
Korean Language
Latin
Literary Chinese
Mongolian Language
Persian
Russian
Sanskrit Language
Spanish
Tetum Language
Thai Language
Tok Pisin Language
Vietnamese Language
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors, which must be in a different language to the major or advanced minor from the list above:
Advanced Ancient Greek
Advanced Arabic
Advanced Chinese Language
Advanced English Language
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Japanese Language
Advanced Korean Language
Advanced Latin
Advanced Persian
Advanced Sanskrit Language
Advanced Spanish Studies
Literary Chinese
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Burmese Language
Chinese Language
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Hindi Language
Indonesian Language
Italian Language and Culture
Japanese Language
Japanese Linguistics
Korean Language
Latin
Mongolian Language
Persian
Russian
Sanskrit Language
Spanish
Tetum Language
Thai Language
Tok Pisin Language
Vietnamese Language
A minimum of 12 units and maximum of 18 units from completion of courses in the Linguistics major
A minimum of 6 units and maximum of 12 units from completion of courses in any of the following majors:
Asian Studies
Australian Indigenous Studies
Computer Science
Contemporary Europe
English
International Communication
Mathematical Modelling
Mathematics
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
Pacific Studies
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
Majors
Bachelor of Languages Majors
Bachelor of Music Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Languages Minors
Bachelor of Music Minors
Study Options
| Year 1 | Linguistics Course 6 units | Major 1000 level Course 6 units | MUSI1110 Introduction to Music Technology 6 units | MUSI1501 Aural Skills and Music Theory 1 6 units |
| Linguistics Course 6 units | Major 1000 level Course 6 units | MUSI1109 Music from 1900 to the Present: A Century of Crisis and Change 6 units | MUSI1502 Aural Skills and Music Theory 2 6 units | |
| Year 2 | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | MUSI2503 Aural Skills and Music Theory 3 6 units | Major Course |
| Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | MUSI2504 Aural Skills and Music Theory 4 6 units | Major Course | |
| Year 3 | Minor 2000 level Course 6 units | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | Major Course | MUSI2211 Writing about Music 1: Styles and Theories 6 units |
| Minor 2000 level Course 6 units | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | Major Course | Major Course | |
| Year 4 | Course from min 6 unit list | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | Major Course | Elective Course 6 units |
| Course from min 6 unit list or Linguistic major course | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | Major Course | Major Course |
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Course selection
Enrolling for the first time can seem like a big task. Below, you will find an example enrolment pattern for your first year of study.
There are a few items to note:
- Courses coded in the 1000 range are appropriate for first-year students. We strongly recommend that students new to tertiary study enrol in first-year courses during their first semester.
- We recommend you start a CASS Program Plan. This is a way to track how the courses you take fit within the overall structure of your degree and will help you pick your later year courses.
- The tables below represent only one possible combination. You are welcome to pick and choose from any other 1000-coded course found under the “Study Tab”.
- The tables below assume you are new to tertiary study and ineligible for course credit.
- A step-by-step guide on how to enrol in courses is available on the Enrol for the First time webpage.
Single degree
Students starting in Semester 1– single degree Bachelor of Languages, example
Semester 1
Language major
Language minor
Elective
Semester 2
Language major
Language minor
LING-MAJ course
Elective
Other first year courses available: to find all other 1000-level courses, refer to the Catalogue of Programs and Courses. You may refine your selection on the right-hand column of the webpage.
Double degree
Students starting in Semester 1– double degree Bachelor of Languages, example
Semester 1
Language major
Language minor
Course from other degree
Course from other degree
Semester 2
Language major
Language minor
Course from other degree
Course from other degree
Study Options
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - |
Study Plan
This page is currently being updated.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | Language major | Language minor | LING1001 Introduction to the Study of Language 6 units | Elective |
| Language major | Language minor | LING-MAJ course | Elective |
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - |
Study Plan
This page is currently being updated.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | Language major | Language minor | Course from other degree | Course from other degree |
| Language major | Language minor | Course from other degree | Course from other degree |
Academic Advice
Course credit
If you have undertaken previous study that is relevant to your current academic program, you can request to receive course credit. For more information and how to apply, see the CASS credit application webpage, or contact the CASS Student Office.
Other important information for new students
Please refer to the New students page. You will find all the information you require to activate your ANU email account, enrol into courses and our O week details.
Need help?
If you would like further information or advice regarding your degree, please contact the Student Office. We offer appointments, and you can reach us at students.cass@anu.edu.au.
You can also check out our in person opening hours and location on the CASS Student Office webpage.
Back to the Bachelor of Music page
Course selection
Enrolling for the first time can seem like a big task. Below, you will find an example enrolment pattern for your first year of study.
There are a few items to note:
- Courses coded in the 1000 range are appropriate for first-year students. We strongly recommend that students new to tertiary study enrol in first-year courses during their first semester.
- We recommend you start a CASS Program Plan. This is a way to track how the courses you take fit within the overall structure of your degree and will help you pick your later year courses.
- The tables below represent only one possible combination. You are welcome to pick and choose from any other 1000-coded course found under the “Study Tab”.
- The tables below assume you are new to tertiary study and ineligible for course credit.
- A step-by-step guide on how to enrol in courses is available on the Enrol for the First time webpage.
Single degree
Students starting in Semester 1– single degree Bachelor of Music, example
Semester 1
1000-level for major
Elective
Semester 2
1000-level for minor
Elective
Other first year courses available: to find all other 1000-level courses, refer to the Catalogue of Programs and Courses. You may refine your selection on the right-hand column of the webpage.
Double degree
Students starting in Semester 1– double degree Bachelor of Music, example
Semester 1
1000-level for major
Course from other degree
Course from other degree
Semester 2
1000-level for major
Course from other degree
Course from other degree
Study Options
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - |
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - |
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - |
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | MUSI1501 Aural Skills and Music Theory 1 6 units | 1000-level for major | MUSI1110 Introduction to Music Technology 6 units | Elective |
| MUSI1502 Aural Skills and Music Theory 2 6 units | 1000-level for major | MUSI1109 Music from 1900 to the Present: A Century of Crisis and Change 6 units | Elective |
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - |
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - |
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - |
Study Plan
Please refer to the "Study" tab.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | MUSI1501 Aural Skills and Music Theory 1 6 units | 1000-level for major | Course from other degree | Course from other degree |
| MUSI1502 Aural Skills and Music Theory 2 6 units | 1000-level for major | Course from other degree | Course from other degree |
Academic Advice
Course credit
If you have undertaken previous study that is relevant to your current academic program, you can request to receive course credit. For more information and how to apply, see the CASS credit application webpage, or contact the CASS Student Office.
Other important information for new students
Please refer to the New students page. You will find all the information you require to activate your ANU email account, enrol into courses and our O week details.
Need help?
If you would like further information or advice regarding your degree, please contact the Student Office. We offer appointments, and you can reach us at students.cass@anu.edu.au.
You can also check out our in person opening hours and location on the CASS Student Office webpage.