Music Applications
The application process requires you to complete two steps before the closing date:
Apply online for admission to one of our Music courses
and submit a Music Application form.
Following the submission of your music application form, you will be contacted via email with further information.
Applications for Trimester 2 close 5 June 2024.
You are strongly advised to apply well before the closing date to ensure you allow yourself time to complete the additional entry requirements.
The below courses have specific entry requirements that must be met. Applicants must pass all components. Applicants to all Music courses must complete a music application form which includes a written personal statement. Additionally, applicants to the Bachelor of Music must submit documentation demonstrating their musical knowledge and skills in music theory and either performance or composition (see accepted documentation listed below). Documentation should be submitted via the music application form. If documentation cannot be provided for one or both components, applicants must pass an online music theory test and/or performance audition or composition portfolio in lieu of providing documentation. Access to the test will be provided on receipt of the music application form. A link to your audition/portfolio should be submitted via the music application form. To meet the entry requirements, documentation to support the completion of the following qualifications will be accepted. For more information, please see the UNE Course Handbook. Documentation must have been attained within the last 8 years. Accepted documentation: Applicants to all Music courses must complete a music application form which includes a written personal statement. Applicants to the Bachelor of Education (In-Service Conversion): Schedule C (Music) must submit documentation demonstrating their musical knowledge and skills in music theory and performance (see accepted documentation listed below). Documentation should be submitted via the music application form. If documentation cannot be provided for one or both components, applicants must pass an online music theory test and/or performance audition in lieu of providing documentation. Access to the test will be provided on receipt of the music application form. A link to your audition should be submitted via the music application form. To meet the entry requirements, documentation to support the completion of the following qualifications will be accepted. For more information, please see the UNE Course Handbook. Documentation must have been attained within the last 8 years. Accepted documentation: Applicants to all Music courses must complete a music application form which includes a written personal statement. Additionally, applicants to the Diploma in Music must submit documentation demonstrating their musical knowledge and skills in music theory (see accepted documentation listed below). Documentation should be submitted via the music application form. If documentation cannot be provided, applicants must pass an online music theory test in lieu of providing documentation. Access to the test will be provided on receipt of the music application form. To meet the entry requirements, documentation to support the completion of the following qualifications will be accepted. For more information, please see the UNE Course Handbook. Documentation must have been attained within the last 8 years. Accepted documentation: Applicants to all Music courses must complete a music application form which includes a written personal statement. Additionally, applicants to the Diploma in Music Technology must submit documentation demonstrating their musical knowledge and skills in music technology (see accepted documentation listed below). Documentation should be submitted via the music application form. If documentation cannot be provided, applicants must pass an online music technology test in lieu of providing documentation. Access to the test will be provided on receipt of the music application form. To meet the entry requirements, documentation to support the completion of the following qualifications will be accepted. For more information, please see the UNE Course Handbook. Documentation must have been attained within the last 8 years. Accepted documentation:Courses
Please familiarise yourself with the entry requirements relevant to your course. This is a brief written statement consisting of four well-constructed and coherent paragraphs, addressing the following points. Quality of written expression and presentation is assessed. 2) Describe why you enjoyed a recent concert you have been to, or a recording you have listened to (180-250 words) Applicants are required to perform two contrasting pieces totalling up to 15 minutes, i.e. different styles or tempo. This could also consist of two distinctly contrasting pieces within the same genre. One of the aims of undertaking the performance audition is to demonstrate the varied aspects of your musical abilities. Performances should be of a standard equivalent to 6th grade AMEB for classical musicians OR a similar standard for other styles and genres of music (approximately 6 years of dedicated training and/or experience on the instrument). Applicants are invited to submit a music composition folio of two original and contrasting works which represent their creative practice. The total duration of these works should be between 6 and 12 minutes. These original works can be in any style. The theory test is conducted online and tests general knowledge and analytical ability including rudimentary knowledge such as notation skills, key signatures and harmonic analysis. It is expected that applicants will have an understanding of music theory equivalent to Grade 4 AMEB Theory/Musicianship or above in order to successfully complete the exam. The technology test is conducted online and tests general knowledge of audio and technology pertaining to music, including an understanding of computers, basic digital music software, basic recording skills and aural skills relating to the use of digital audio.Entry requirements
1) Tell us what has inspired you to study music and tell us why you think music is a good career choice for you (180-250 words)
In your response, describe who and what has inspired you to study music and describe the types of skills and abilities you will bring as well as your musical, professional and scholarly goals for the future.
In your response, describe the performance/recording in terms of the musical content and context.
3) Describe how you manage your time when you are both planning and coordinating activities in your personal schedule (180-250 words)
In your response provide examples of how you have put both your planning and coordinating skills to use.
4) Tell us about one or two times where you have utilised your problem-solving skills to achieve an outcome (180-250 words)
In your response explain what you learned, regardless of whether the outcome you achieved was positive or undesirable.
Guidelines for various groups of instruments
Please note that backing tracks are an acceptable accompaniment.
Applicants can submit notated scores, audio works made using a digital audio workstation, or a combination of these two. Notated works should be accompanied by an audio realisation, (either a live recording, a studio recording or a MIDI realisation). All scores must be submitted as pdfs and appropriately engraved using a notation program. No handwritten scores or notation program files are to be submitted.
Further enquiries
Email: music@une.edu.au
