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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

A creative career as a professional musician. Graduate with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to forge a successful career composing, playing, researching or teaching music.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2355, 081642F
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $164,480 total

About this course

A creative career as a professional musician. Graduate with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to forge a successful career composing, playing, researching or teaching music.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*Applicants must arrange an audition with the School of Music, to take place between 1 September and 30 November of the year preceding admission. A program of no longer than 15 minutes must be prepared. Details must be provided to the School of Music when the applicant arranges the audition. For an audition to be at a competitive standard, the repertoire performed should be comparable to Grade 7 AMEB.* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results. OP/Entry Rank cut-offs do not apply.For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*Applicants must arrange an audition with the School of Music, to take place between 1 September and 30 November of the year preceding admission. A program of no longer than 15 minutes must be prepared. Details must be provided to the School of Music when the applicant arranges the audition. For an audition to be at a competitive standard, the repertoire performed should be comparable to Grade 7 AMEB.* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results. OP/Entry Rank cut-offs do not apply.For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Music (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

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Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Work with nationally and internationally-acclaimed performers, teachers, composers and researchers.
  • Learn from visiting ensembles and musicians in residence.
  • Receive numerous opportunities to perform in real-world settings through master classes, performances at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), overseas venues and internship programs with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
  • Perform at prestigious venues and tour overseas to showcase their talents internationally.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Performer
  • Conductor
  • Composer
  • Instrumental music tutor
  • Classroom music teacher
  • Record label administrator
  • Recording engineer
  • Music producer
  • Music journalist
  • Instrumental teacher