The Bachelor of Music (BMus) is a three-year undergraduate degree designed to prepare you for a career in the creative and challenging world of music or in a variety of other professions.
Develop your understanding of music while working on your skills in performance or composition under the supportive guidance of internationally recognised musicians and academics. You'll be encouraged to push the limits of your creative abilities, so you graduate as a confident and skilled musician. You'll also take an academic approach to studying music and gain skills in writing, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication that are valuable in many different careers.
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Some courses require prior knowledge of music theory. Pathways that do not require prior knowledge or learning in music theory are also available.
Degree requirements
Three years of full-time study. A total of 360 points is required.
Major requirements
First-year plan
BMus majoring in Classical Performance
Trimester 1 | Points | Trimester 2 | Points |
20 | 20 | ||
10 | 10 | ||
20 | 20 | ||
| 20 |
BMus majoring in Instrumental/Vocal Composition
Trimester 1 | Points | Trimester 2 | Points |
15 | 15 | ||
20 | 20 | ||
20 | Elective | 15 | |
Elective | 15 |
BMus majoring in Jazz Performance
Trimester 1 | Points | Trimester 2 | Points |
20 | 20 | ||
10 | 10 | ||
20 | 20 | ||
| 20 |
BMus majoring in Music Studies
Trimester 1 | Points | Trimester 2 | Points |
20 | Elective | 20 | |
20 | 20 | ||
20 | 15 |
BMus majoring in Sonic Arts and Music Technology
Trimester 1 | Points | Trimester 2 | Points |
| CMPO 186 | 15 | 15 | |
20 | CMPO 185 | 15 | |
20 | Elective | 15 | |
Elective | 15 |