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 fill out a Music Application form.

Following the submission of your music application form, you will be contacted via email with further information about additional entry requirements relevant to your course, including how to access our online music auditions site.

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.

Additional entry requirements

The below courses have specific entry requirements that must be met. Applicants must pass all components.

All components are to be completed online.

Bachelor of Music

You are required to pass the following additional entry requirements for the Bachelor of Music:

  • Performance audition or composition portfolio
  • Theory examination
  • Written personal statement

Performance audition

Applicants are required to perform two contrasting pieces totaling up to 15 minutes, i.e. different genres, or styles or tempo or articulation. 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).

Guidelines for various groups of instruments

Please note that backing tracks are an acceptable accompaniment.

Composition portfolio

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.

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.

Theory examination

The theory examination 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.

Written personal statement

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.

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.

2) Describe why you enjoyed a recent concert you have been to, or a recording you have listened to (180-250 words)

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.

Bachelor of Education (In-Service Conversion): Schedule C (Music)

You are required to pass the following additional entry requirements for the Bachelor of Education (In-Service Conversion): Schedule C (Music):

  • Performance audition
  • Theory examination
  • Written personal statement

Performance audition

Applicants are required to perform two contrasting pieces totaling up to 15 minutes, i.e. different genres, or styles or tempo or articulation. 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).

Guidelines for various groups of instruments

Please note that backing tracks are an acceptable accompaniment.

Theory examination

The theory examination 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.

Written personal statement

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.

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.

2) Describe why you enjoyed a recent concert you have been to, or a recording you have listened to (180-250 words)

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.

Diploma in Music

You are required to pass the following additional entry requirements for the Diploma in Music:

  • Theory examination
  • Written personal statement

Theory examination

The theory examination 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.

Written personal statement

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.

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.

2) Describe why you enjoyed a recent concert you have been to, or a recording you have listened to (180-250 words)

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.

Diploma in Music Technology

You are required to pass the following additional entry requirements for the Diploma in Music:

  • Technology examination
  • Written personal statement

Technology examination

The technology exam 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.

Written personal statement

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.

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.

2) Describe why you enjoyed a recent concert you have been to, or a recording you have listened to (180-250 words)

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.

Waivers

A waiver of the performance audition, portfolio or exam components may be granted under certain circumstances. Your qualifications must be no more than 8 years old in order to be considered. If you have been awarded any of the following qualifications (or their equivalent) within the last 8 years please include copies of your certificates with your music application form so that we can assess your eligibility for a waiver.

  • Performance audition – have completed AMEB Grade 6 or above in your instrument/voice, or hold an equivalent degree, qualification or relevant industry experience.
  • Composition portfolio – have completed a Cert. IV or higher in composition and production, or hold an equivalent degree or qualification.
  • Theory exam – have completed AMEB Grade 4 theory/musicianship, or hold an equivalent degree or qualification.
  • Technology exam – have completed a Cert. IV or higher in music production or hold an equivalent degree or qualification.

Please email us directly at music@une.edu.au with any queries about whether you qualify to apply for a waiver.


Further enquiries

Email: music@une.edu.au