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Bachelor of Music

Official Abbreviation BMus
Course Type Undergraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 3 Years Full-time
  • 6 Years Part-time
2008 UAI N/A
2008 OP N/A
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 144
Overview

This degree offers students the opportunity to undertake a degree focused on musical study within a variety of sub disciplines. The degree comprises a set of units through which students study creative music making (both performance and composition), musicology (music history, ethnomusicology and social perspectives on music) and all aspects of musical craft (aural training, arranging, harmony etc...). Students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and performance activities may encompass solo performance, jazz groups, choral performances, chamber music, world music, early music and contemporary ensembles.

Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

All students must complete a compulsory audition to enter the course. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English, AMEB performance standard of Grade 6.

Information on the audition can be obtained from the website http://www.une.edu.au/music/audition.php

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules
N/A
Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete the degree may continue on to a specialised honours degree or on to various courses in education to pursue careers as either private teachers or school teachers.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis of previous tertiary study.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits N/A
Honours Candidates who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Music may, on the recommendation of the head of school concerned, continue to an honours year. The honours program shall include advanced coursework and a dissertation.
Scholarships None
Further Information

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How to apply

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