• Length 4 years full-time
  • Minimum 192 Units
Admission requirements
  • Academic plan BLANG / BMUSI
  • CRICOS code 079093D
  • UAC code 130010

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 Bachelor of Languages is an ideal way to take advantage of this expertise, through the study of two (or more) languages, in combination with other areas of interest. Your language education experience is designed to introduce you to the structural, grammatical and idiomatic components of your chosen language or languages. This is further contextualised through a critical engagement with cultural, social and historical concepts, issues and topics. You can start at beginner 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 music recording. We believe that discovery lies at the heart of both creativity and excellence. Our program fosters artistry through offering a diversity of musical experiences in an environment that encourages excellence, passion and entrepreneurship. It provides students with a unique 21st Century musical experience which includes the opportunity to specialise in music performance, composition, or contemporary music production, while making sure students have enough flexibility to experiment and explore their own complex musical identity and practice. Our program supports students in preparing for dynamic and multifaceted successful careers as music professionals and outstanding contributors to the local, national, and global community, as musically-informed citizens and leaders.

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

  1. communicate proficiently and confidently in at least one language;
  2. identify the structure and uses of the languages studied;
  3. recognise and contrast the societies and cultures of the languages studied, and their socio-historical context;
  4. construct a global schema of the connections between the languages studied and their geographical, social and cultural origins; and
  5. recognise the importance and value of intercultural communication.
  1. understand the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques of a broad range of musics;
  2. demonstrate deep knowledge of and proficiency in one or more areas of musical performance, composition or contemporary music production by applying specialist cognitive and technical skills;
  3. critically 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;
  4. 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
  5. work independently and collaboratively in response to authentic music project demands.

Further Information

Planning your program

Students in the Bachelor of Languages need to study a minimum of two languages but can choose to study more than two if they have strong existing competency in one of the languages in which an advanced minor is offered, or via the final list in the study requirements. This final list is designed to provide a range of course options for students and spans multiple discipline areas.

Bachelor of Languages students may wish to consider building on existing language skills by completing a minor in a language of which they already have knowledge (they will take a placement test to determine the correct level of entry) and a major in a new language, or vice versa. Students will follow the pathway mapped out in the study requirements for their chosen language major and/or minor/s.


Completing the Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving Course Requirement

Students completing the Bachelor of Languages are required to complete a minimum of 12 units of Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (TD) courses as part of their program. TD courses listed in the Bachelor of Languages are listed below, please check the course prerequisites carefully and plan your degree accordingly:

ASIA2308 Linguistic Histories in Asia and the Pacific

FREN3109 Global Paris: Culture, History and Identity in the French Capital

HUMN2004 Global Vietnam: Gender, Labour and Migration

LING2015 Language, Culture and Translation

LING2029 Language, Assessment and Policy

LING2034 Communication in Health Care

PASI2001 Pacific Studies in a Globalising World


Completing the Bachelor of Languages as part of a Flexible Double Degree

The Bachelor of Languages can be taken as a single degree or as part of a flexible double degree program. For example, many students combine the Bachelor of Languages with degree programs in International Relations, Law, International Security Studies, International Business, among other discipline areas. The Bachelor of Languages can also be combined with the Bachelor of Arts for an even broader range of course options across the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Depending on the chosen languages of specialisation, and whether the Bachelor of Languages is combined with other degree programs, graduates may find work in diverse fields, from translation and interpreting to roles in the Australian Public Service (e.g. DFAT, Defence), international NGOs or multinational corporations.


Further Study with a Bachelor of Languages (Honours)

Students in the Bachelor of Languages may also wish to consider completing the Bachelor of Languages (Honours) program after graduation. This year-long program, in which students undertake a major research project and complete further coursework, will help to further equip them for the workforce or prepare them for postgraduate study.

Planning your program

Students in the Bachelor of Languages need to study a minimum of two languages but can choose to study more than two if they have strong existing competency in one of the languages in which an advanced minor is offered, or via the final list in the study requirements. This final list is designed to provide a range of course options for students and spans multiple discipline areas.

Bachelor of Languages students may wish to consider building on existing language skills by completing a minor in a language of which they already have knowledge (they will take a placement test to determine the correct level of entry) and a major in a new language, or vice versa. Students will follow the pathway mapped out in the study requirements for their chosen language major and/or minor/s.


Completing the Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving Course Requirement

Students completing the Bachelor of Languages are required to complete a minimum of 12 units of Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (TD) courses as part of their program. TD courses listed in the Bachelor of Languages are listed below, please check the course prerequisites carefully and plan your degree accordingly:

ASIA2308 Linguistic Histories in Asia and the Pacific

FREN3109 Global Paris: Culture, History and Identity in the French Capital

HUMN2004 Global Vietnam: Gender, Labour and Migration

LING2015 Language, Culture and Translation

LING2029 Language, Assessment and Policy

LING2034 Communication in Health Care

PASI2001 Pacific Studies in a Globalising World


Completing the Bachelor of Languages as part of a Flexible Double Degree

The Bachelor of Languages can be taken as a single degree or as part of a flexible double degree program. For example, many students combine the Bachelor of Languages with degree programs in International Relations, Law, International Security Studies, International Business, among other discipline areas. The Bachelor of Languages can also be combined with the Bachelor of Arts for an even broader range of course options across the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Depending on the chosen languages of specialisation, and whether the Bachelor of Languages is combined with other degree programs, graduates may find work in diverse fields, from translation and interpreting to roles in the Australian Public Service (e.g. DFAT, Defence), international NGOs or multinational corporations.


Further Study with a Bachelor of Languages (Honours)

Students in the Bachelor of Languages may also wish to consider completing the Bachelor of Languages (Honours) program after graduation. This year-long program, in which students undertake a major research project and complete further coursework, will help to further equip them for the workforce or prepare them for postgraduate study.

Admission Requirements

ATAR:
80
International Baccalaureate:
30

Pathways

Students who successfully complete the below program will be admitted to the Bachelor of Music:

DP-BD72 Diploma of Music (CUA50820), offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology.


Students who have previously completed any of the following programs should contact the BMUSI convenor to discuss admission:

DP-BD23 Diploma of Music Industry (CUA50815) (offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology) – disestablished in 2021

DP-BD19 Diploma of Music Industry (Performance) (CUA50815) (offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology)  – disestablished in 2021

EMUSI Diploma of Music (offered by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences) – disestablished in 2020

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:

  • achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
  • if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
  • applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

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
$46,680.00

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

This double degree requires the completion of 192 units.

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:

48 units from completion of one of the following language majors:

Ancient Greek

Arabic

Chinese Language

French Studies

German Studies

Hindi Language

Indonesian Language

Italian Studies

Japanese Language

Korean Language

Latin

Persian

Sanskrit Language

Spanish Studies

Thai Language

Vietnamese Language

OR

24 units from completion of one of the following advanced language 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

AND

24 units from courses available in:

  • the advanced minor list
  • the following language minors:

Ancient Greek

Arabic

Burmese Language

Chinese Language

French Studies

German Studies

Hindi Language

Indonesian Language

Italian Studies

Japanese Language

Japanese Linguistics

Korean Language

Latin

Literary Chinese

Mongolian Language

Persian

Russian Studies

Sanskrit Language

Spanish Studies

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 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 Studies

German Studies

Hindi Language

Indonesian Language

Italian Studies

Japanese Language

Japanese Linguistics

Korean Language

Latin

Mongolian Language

Persian

Russian Studies

Sanskrit Language

Spanish Studies

Tetum Language

Thai Language

Tok Pisin Language

Vietnamese Language


A minimum of 12 units of the following Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses:

ASIA2308 Linguistic Histories in Asia and the Pacific

FREN3109 Global Paris: Culture, History and Identity in the French Capital

HUMN2004 Global Vietnam: Gender, Labour and Migration

LING2015 Language, Culture and Translation

LING2029 Language, Assessment and Policy

LING2034 Communication in Health Care

PASI2001 Pacific Studies in a Globalising World


A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses available in:

  • any of the above-listed language majors
  • any of the following majors:

Asian Studies

Australian Indigenous Studies

Computer Science 

Contemporary Europe

English

Linguistics

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:

18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

MUSI1501 Foundational Musicianship

MUSI2235 Critical Music Studies

MUSI3328 Music Practice as Research


12 units from completion of MUSI2231 Topics in Music Analysis, which must be completed more than once, in a different Topic in each instance


48 units from completion of one of the following majors:

Composition

Contemporary Music Production

Performance


6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

INDG2002 Contemporary Australian Indigenous Music Studies

MUSI2234 Music, History, and Culture

MUSI2236 Music, and Globalisation


A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses from the subject area MUSI Music

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 Foundational Musicianship 6 units
Linguistics Course 6 units Major 1000 level Course 6 units MUSI1109 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 Major Course
Minor 1000 level Course 6 units Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units MUSI2504 Major Course
Year 3 Minor 2000 level Course 6 units Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units Major Course MUSI2211
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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Enrolling for the first time can be overwhelming. Below, you will find information that will assist. Please note that advice on this page is indicative, and you are encouraged to contact the CASS Student office at students.cass@anu.edu.au or visit the the CASS student office website  if you require tailored information.

Important items to note: 

  • 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 plan for your later year courses. 
  • The Bachelor of Languages can be taken as a single degree or combined with another degree in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD). When the Bachelor of Languages is combined with another undergraduate degree through a Flexible Double Degree, 48 units of ANU electives units are replaced with the core requirements of the other degree and the total program duration is expanded to 192 units (4 years Full-Time) or 240 units (5 years Full-Time) depending on the duration of the other program.

 Semester 2 commencers 

Please note that if you are commencing your studies in Semester 2 there may be restrictions on the courses available for enrolment. If you have concerns, please contact students.cass@anu.edu.au 

Single degree

The Bachelor of Languages requires 144 units (24 courses), including: 

  • A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) 
  • A minimum of 18 units from completion of 3000-level courses (i.e. 3 x 6 unit courses) 
  • A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (i.e. 2 x 6 unit courses) 

Double degree

The total number of overall units in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD) depends on the FDD combination e.g.

  • Flexible Double Degree - Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Science (4050): 192 units
  • Flexible Double Degree - Law (Honours) (4350), Flexible Double Degree PhB Advanced Arts Social Sciences Business & Science (4569), or Flexible Double Degree - Engineering and Advanced Computing (Honours) (4750): 240 units

Of which a minimum of 12 units (i.e. 2 x 6 unit courses) must be tagged as transdisciplinary problem-solving. These courses may be taken in either component of the FDD.

The Bachelor of Languages component of an FDD requires 96 units, including: 

  • A maximum of 36 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 6 x 6 unit courses)
  • A minimum of 18 units from completion of 3000-level courses (i.e. 3 x 6 unit courses) 
  • A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (i.e. 2 x 6 unit courses)

Enrolment Status

Duration

The Bachelor of Languages typically takes three years to complete on a full-time basis. Students will usually take 24-units (four x six-unit courses) each semester and there are two semesters each year. One course is typically worth six-units. 

In total, students need to complete 144 units of study towards the Bachelor of Languages. This will be 24 courses if all courses are worth six-units, but may be fewer if one or more courses of 12-units or more are taken. 

If you combine the Bachelor of Languages with another degree in a Flexible Double Degree, you will need to complete a total of 192 units (32 six-unit courses) or 240 units (40 six-unit courses) depending on the combination. This will typically take four years for a 192-unit degree or five years for a 240-unit degree on a full-time basis. 

Domestic students?may choose to enrol in fewer than 24-units in any semester or half-year study period. Students studying 18 or more units in a half year (January – June or July – December) are considered full-time. Students studying less than this are considered part-time. 

If you take fewer than 24-units in any half year period, then your degree is likely to take longer than three years to complete. 

International students?on a student visa are required to enrol in a full-time study load of 24-units in each half year study period (Summer, Semester 1, Autumn or Winter, Semester 2, Spring) unless they have been approved for Reduced Study Load or program leave

 Maximum time for completion 

  • The maximum period for completion of the single Bachelor of Languages degree is 10 years from the date of first enrolment in the program. This 10 years includes any periods of leave.
  • The maximum period for completion of a flexible double degree is 10 years for a 192-unit degree or 11 years for a 240-unit degree from the date of first enrolment in the program. The maximum period includes periods of leave. 

A transfer of credit (status) from previous studies will reduce the total amount of time remaining to complete the balance of your degree. When you are assessed for credit, you will be notified of the new maximum end date for your degree in your credit offer. 

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

In your first year, you will typically enrol in 1000-level courses – these courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code. E.g. SPAN1001, SPAN1002. Many 2000 and 3000 level courses build upon the specific knowledge achieved through 1000-level courses. 

You may take 1000-level courses later in your program.  But remember you can’t count more than 10 x 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or 6 x 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Languages half of the double degree. 

Electives

Electives are courses that provide freedom for you to select subjects that align to your personal interests and career aspirations in a more individualised way than is possible through general major or degree requirements. An ANU elective is a course that you can select without restriction, beyond the global requirements of your program (e.g. limits on 1000-level courses, etc).

In the Bachelor of Languages, you can select a minimum of 48 units of electives. You can try a range of courses such as computing, history, or marketing. The choice is yours.

We also recommend holding some ANU electives in reserve to keep other opportunities open, such as international exchange, internships, and meeting the transdisciplinary requirements of your degree. 

 

Study Options

Bachelor of Languages - single degree

For study plans, please visit cass.anu.edu.au/current-students/degrees-and-program-plans

Study Options

Year 1 48 units A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses)
A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses)

Bachelor of Languages - double degree

Study Options

Year 1 48 units A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses)
A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses) A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit courses)

Study Options

Year 1 48 units - - - -
- - - -

Disciplines

Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving Courses (TD) 

Transdisciplinary courses at the ANU are?courses that encourage students to collaborate across different disciplines and perspectives to solve complex problems. These courses help students develop skills to synthesise knowledge from different fields. 

In this degree, you will have to complete 12 units of courses flagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (TD). TD courses can be identified using the Programs and Courses search engine.

You can satisfy this requirement through a course/s listed in the program or through the ANU electives it all depends on how you structure your degree and your other enrolment choices.

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.

For further information on prerequisites and Arts and Social Science disciplines you can:

  • Email us at students.cass@anu.edu.au, or

  •  Come and talk to someone - you can attend a drop in session with an academic advisor here  

Back to the Bachelor of Music page

Enrolling for the first time can be overwhelming. Below, you will find information that will assist. Please note that advice on this page is indicative, and you are encouraged to contact the CASS Student office at students.cass@anu.edu.au or visit the the CASS student office website  if you require tailored information. 

Important items to note: 

  • 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 plan for your later year courses.
  • The Bachelor of Music can be taken as a single degree or combined with another degree in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD). When the Bachelor of Music is combined with another undergraduate degree through a Flexible Double Degree, 48 units of ANU electives units are replaced with the core requirements of the other degree and the total program duration is expanded to 192 units (4 years Full-Time) or 240 units (5 years Full-Time) depending on the duration of the other program. 

Single degree

The Bachelor of Music requires 144 units (24 courses), including:

  •  A maximum of 60 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 10 x 6 unit 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 
  • Three compulsory courses  
  • A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (i.e. 2 x 6 unit courses)

Double degree

The total number of overall units in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD) depends on the FDD combination e.g.

  • Flexible Double Degree - Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Science (4050): 192 units
  • Flexible Double Degree - Law (Honours) (4350), Flexible Double Degree PhB Advanced Arts Social Sciences Business & Science (4569), or Flexible Double Degree - Engineering and Advanced Computing (Honours) (4750): 240 units

Of which a minimum of 12 units (i.e. 2 x 6 unit courses) must be tagged as transdisciplinary problem-solving. These courses may be taken in either component of the FDD.

The Bachelor of Music component of an FDD requires 96 units, including:

  • A maximum of 36 units from 1000-level courses (i.e. 6 x 6 unit 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 
  • Three compulsory courses 
  • A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (i.e. 2 x 6 unit courses)

Enrolment Status

Duration

The Bachelor of Music typically takes three years to complete on a full-time basis. Students will usually take 24-units (four x six-unit courses) each semester and there are two semesters each year. One course is typically worth six-units.

In total, students need to complete 144 units of study towards the Bachelor of Music. This will be 24 courses if all courses are worth six-units, but may be fewer if one or more courses of 12-units or more are taken.

If you combine the Bachelor of Music with another degree in a Flexible Double Degree, you will need to complete a total of 192 units (32 six-unit courses) or 240 units (40 six-unit courses) depending on the combination. This will typically take four years for a 192-unit degree or five years for a 240-unit degree on a full-time basis.

Domestic students?may choose to enrol in fewer than 24-units in any semester or half-year study period. Students studying 18 or more units in a half year (January – June or July – December) are considered full-time. Students studying less than this are considered part-time. 

If you take fewer than 24-units in any half year period, then your degree is likely to take longer than three years to complete.

International students on a student visa are required to enrol in a full-time study load of 24-units in each half year study period (Summer, Semester 1, Autumn or Winter, Semester 2, Spring) unless they have been approved for Reduced Study Load or program leave.

Maximum time for completion

  • The maximum period for completion of the single Bachelor of Music degree is 10 years from the date of first enrolment in the program. This 10 years includes any periods of leave.
  • The maximum period for completion of a flexible double degree is 10 years for a 192-unit degree or 11 years for a 240-unit degree from the date of first enrolment in the program. The maximum period includes periods of leave. 

A transfer of credit (status) from previous studies will reduce the total amount of time remaining to complete the balance of your degree. When you are assessed for credit, you will be notified of the new maximum end date for your degree in your credit offer. 

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

In your first year, you will typically enrol in 1000-level courses – these courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code. E.g. MUSI1501, MUSI1111. Many 2000 and 3000 level courses build upon the specific knowledge achieved through 1000-level courses. 

You may take 1000-level courses later in your program.  But remember you can’t count more than 10 x 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or 6 x 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Music half of the double degree. 

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

What is a major? 

A major is a sequence of 48-units (i.e. 8 x 6 unit courses). The major has been structured to develop relevant skills and knowledge in the discipline and to prepare you for further study or entry to the workforce. The majors that contribute towards the core requirements of the Bachelor of Music are Composition, Contemporary Music Production, or Performance.

Electives

Electives are courses that provide freedom for you to select subjects that align to your personal interests and career aspirations in a more individualised way than is possible through general major or degree requirements. An ANU elective is a course that you can select without restriction, beyond the global requirements of your program (e.g. limits on 1000-level courses, etc). 

In the Bachelor of Music, you can select a minimum of 48 units of electives. You can try a range of courses such as computing, history, or marketing. The choice is yours. 

We also recommend holding some ANU electives in reserve to keep other opportunities open, such as international exchange, internships, and meeting the transdisciplinary requirements of your degree.

Study Options

Bachelor of Music - single degree

Study Options

Year 1 48 units - - - -
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Study Plan

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Study Options

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Study Plan

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Study Options

Year 1 48 units - - - -
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FDD

For study plans, please visit cass.anu.edu.au/current-students/degrees-and-program-plans

Study Options

Year 1 48 units - - - -
- - - -

Study Plan

Please refer to the "Study" tab.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units - - - -
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Study Plan

Please refer to the "Study" tab.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units - - - -
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Bachelor of Music - double degree

For study plans, please visit cass.anu.edu.au/current-students/degrees-and-program-plans

Study Options

Year 1 48 units - - - -
- - - -

Disciplines

Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving Courses (TD) 

Transdisciplinary courses at the ANU are courses that encourage students to collaborate across different disciplines and perspectives to solve complex problems.?These courses help students develop skills to synthesise knowledge from different fields.  

In this degree, you will have to complete 12 units of courses flagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (TD). TD courses can be identified using the Programs and Courses search engine.

You can satisfy this requirement through a course/s listed in the program or through the ANU electives it all depends on how you structure your degree and your other enrolment choices. 

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.

For further information on prerequisites and Arts and Social Science disciplines you can:

  • Email us at students.cass@anu.edu.au, or

  •  Come and talk to someone - you can attend a drop in session with an academic advisor here  

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