Bachelor of Music (Music Studies)
February
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Range of criteria used for selection
Access Melbourne is available
February
AUD $39,936 - $44,213 (2026 indicative first year fee)
Range of criteria used for selection
IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
Course overview
Overview
Honours is available for this course
The Bachelor of Music provides advanced training across a variety of musical disciplines. Students major in Composition, Interactive Composition, Jazz & Improvisation, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Music Studies, or Performance.
The program develops technically advanced and experienced musicians through an immersive and practical curriculum with music core studies, music electives and complementary breadth subjects.
The Music Studies major is the most flexible pathway within the Bachelor of Music. If your interests extend beyond a particular focus of performance, composition or scholarship, this program equips you with portable, practical and collaborative skills applicable to a range of music-related careers, while allowing you to pursue your individual interests.
You will:
- Develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the practical, theoretical and conceptual aspects of music
- Broaden their musical knowledge across a range of styles and repertoire
- Develop advanced critical thinking and creative problem-solving through regular practical activities and theoretical studies
- Participate in performance and academic activities
- Have opportunities for solo and ensemble performances
- Have access to a wide range of invaluable career experiences at a local or international context.
Future pathways
Upon completion of the course, you may choose to apply for a fourth-year Honours degree. An honours year provides an intensive mode of study allowing you to master your knowledge and create a pathway into advanced graduate study options in music.