Bachelor of Music - Music Extended Major
This extended major degree provides you with a rigorous, high-quality tertiary music education and an intensive concentration in a chosen area of specialisation: performance, composition, studio teaching, musicology or creative music technology. As a well-equipped 21st century musician, you will have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate training in many areas, including national and international centres of music excellence, and prepare for a career in the creative arts.
Why study this course?
- Performance is at the heart of all study, staging more performances than any other Western Australian tertiary institution. Students can expect to participate in regular performances, and will benefit from staff who are actively engaged in music making at the highest level.
You'll learn
- A strong command of instrumental, vocal or compositional technique
- A high level of musicianship and presentation in solo, small and/or large ensemble performances
- How to use advanced concepts and devices in music language for aural and written analysis and composition
- Foundational knowledge of key issues relating to music and music education such as music psychology, musical memory, practice strategies and communication
- Specialised knowledge in a particular area through elective studies
Campus Information
Perth (Crawley campus)
Situated on the Swan River in Crawley, UWA is one of Australia’s most picturesque campuses
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
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
- Part time salaries are highest in Australia
PSW Opportunity
3 Years of PSW (on A Bachelors and Masters course)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)
- 8
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
- 12
Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)
- 70
Chinese Gao Kao
- 525
Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)
- 12
French Baccalauréat
- 12
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
- 8
German Abitur
- 3.3
Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- 60
International Baccalaureate
- 27
Norwegian Vitnemål
- 4
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
- 8
South African National Senior Certificate
- 4.6
Swedish Slutbetyg
- 15
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
- 66
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
- 60
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
- 270
Trinity College Foundation Program
- 75
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
- 80
Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
- 320
U.S. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations
- 8
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
- 15
MUSIC EXTENDED MAJOR
Admission requirements
Streams and requirements
Performance/Musicology/Studio Teaching Streams:
A practical requirement equivalent to AMEB Grade 7, demonstrated by an audition
A strong background in music theory
Composition Stream:
A practical requirement equivalent to AMEB Grade 5, demonstrated by an audition
A strong background in music theory
A portfolio is also required
Creative Music Technology Stream:
A practical requirement equivalent to AMEB Grade 4, demonstrated by an audition
A background in music theory
A portfolio is also required
Book your audition.
Audition process
Prior to the audition, you will be asked to prepare two contrasting pieces. Remember to bring a copy of your music for the members of the audition panel. Given the time constraints for each audition, it is likely you will only have the opportunity to play a portion of each piece. If the members of the panel ask you to stop playing at a certain point, this does not mean the performance is going badly. Being asked to stop is not an indication of anything but a lack of time.
After the performance component of the audition, you will undertake a short aural quiz, followed by a brief discussion with the panel. They may ask about your musical experiences, what sort of music you like, and what else you intend to study. You will be able to ask questions and the members of the audition panel will answer to the best of their ability. During your audition, one of the panel members will look at your prepared portfolio. The whole audition process may take as little as 10 minutes. The length of the audition, however, is no indication of its success.
- Course Code: MJD-MUSDM
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
102600 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 100 AUD
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