Bachelor of Music – Performance
STAND OUT AS A PERFORMER
The Bachelor of Music – Performance will guide you to refine your musicianship, develop your collaboration skills and stand out as a performer. You will emerge with the skills and confidence you need to perform on stage and in the studio in a variety of musical styles.
DEVELOP YOUR UNIQUE SOUND
You will develop your unique sound through writing, recording, performing and working in ensembles alongside your peers in major works. Go from concept to commercial release, and build a professional showreel to take with you into the music industry to kickstart your career.
LEARN IN CONTEMPORARY OR CLASSICAL STYLE
CONTEMPORARY
The Contemporary pathway is perfect for instrumentalists or vocalists looking to be professional performers with a contemporary style. You will develop technique and knowledge as you learn the core topics of theory, musicianship, arts management and recording.
CLASSICAL
The Classical pathway involves tuition from classical music masters, with a profound focus on theoretical and technical skills. You will learn to perform in live and recorded settings as a soloist and accompanist in collaborative ensembles with traditional and contemporary composers, performers and musicians.
Campus Information
Melbourne • Naarm
Melbourne campus is centrally located in the CBD, one block from Southern Cross Station and close to trams and Flinders St Station. That makes getting there by public transport, from almost anywhere, a cinch.
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
There are countless career options for musical performers. Although a full-time role as a musician is possible, musicians often enjoy a portfolio career that includes a mix of roles. In addition to performing – which may be in evenings and weekends – many musicians enjoy the lifestyle and freedom to add many different roles into their working careers.
This course provides an industry-recognised qualification with multiple career opportunities such as:
Arranger/Orchestrator
Composer
Conductor
Live Performer/Instrumentalist
Music Director
Music Supervisor
Music Tutor
Recording Artist
Songwriter
Sound Designer
Ensemble Director
Ensemble Musician
Music Librarian
Music Therapist
Orchestral Musician
Private Music Tutor
Professional Instrumentalist
Music Teacher
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
Applicants into undergraduate courses must meet at least one of the following requirements:
have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
Completed at least one term of full-time Higher Education (HE) study (or the part-time equivalent) at AQF level 5 degree or higher (or its overseas equivalent); OR successfully completed an AQF VET qualification Certificate IV or above (or its overseas equivalent).
Applicants who have not completed one term of HE studies or a Certificate IV or above will be assessed on their secondary school results. Please note that other selection criteria, including English proficiency, will be considered.
IELTS Academic
Undergraduate
6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
Postgraduate
6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
PTE Academic
Undergraduate
50-57 with no band less than 42
Postgraduate
58 -64 with no band less than 50
TOEFL iBT
Undergraduate
60 – 78 with a minimum of:
8 in reading,
7 in listening
18 in writing and
16 in speaking
Postgraduate
79-93 with a minimum of:
13 in reading,
12 in listening
21 in writing and
18 in speaking
Duolingo English Test
Undergraduate
105-115 overall, with no band lower than 95-100
Postgraduate
120-125 overall, with no band lower than 105-115
Grade C in GCE O Level English
- Course Code: 111575D
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
85680 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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