Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time for most courses.
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25, July 15
International tuition: A$30,450
Domestic tuition: A$6,444

Program overview

Explore music composition, songwriting, performance or music technology across a wide range of styles with the University of Tasmania’s premiere music degree. Combine subjects to increase your music versatility and career opportunities. Take part in internationally acclaimed festivals such as Mofo, Dark Mofo and the Festival of Voices, and engage with visiting artists and professional musicians through partnerships with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and other institutions. Experience one-on-one tuition in many specialisations of this degree and build closer relationships with staff, students and industry professionals. Be a part of Tasmania’s intimate and internationally recognised creative community. Music is about expression and artistry, but it is also about discipline and preparation. Whether your instrument is cello, voice or technology; your style jazz, hip-hop or classical; your music improvised, standards or remixes; our courses will have you performing and exploring historical music contexts in multiple ensembles. The Conservatorium of Music not only provides world-class staff, facilities, study and performance opportunities, but the personal attention and incredible working relationships that are only possible in a smaller institution. Spend more time realising your creative potential studying music in Australia’s most affordable university city.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of schooling in Australia. We have provided a list of countries and their academic qualifications that meet the University's minimum entry requirements. Submit a CD, DVD or secure internet link of your repertoire in lieu of a live audition. Undertake a music theory and aural test on arrival at the Conservatorium of Music. International undergraduates do not need to take a music theory test if they have been accepted by audition. For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an accepted English language test must be provided (such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE).

Career opportunities

As a Bachelor of Music graduate you will have the academic, creative and physical skills to make a significant impact on the ever increasingly demand-driven internationally music market. Find life-long engagement in music sharing the stage or studio with world-class musicians in bands, ensembles or orchestras around the world. While the majority of graduates enter jobs related to music, these careers are incredibly diverse and often completely new. Musicians by and large are entrepreneurial. Create new forms of music and artistic expression, collaborate across industries to solve problems, or inspire and engage the next generation of musicians. Arranger Artist manager Audio engineer Band leader or director Composer Conductor Digital media Electronic producer Film & television composer Media & advertising Music historian Music journalist Music teacher Musician Orchestral or ensemble player Performer Producer Promotor Radio programming Recording artist Recording engineer Session musician Songwriter Sound designer

Campus location

Sandy Bay , Australia

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