Bachelor of Music (BMus)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
The Bachelor of Music is no longer available.
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2047
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent; audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
* Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results. OP/Entry Rank cut-offs do not apply.
Additional application information
Students wishing to undertake a specialisation in Music Education enrol in the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education, which is a five-year program.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2047
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent; audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
* Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results. OP/Entry Rank cut-offs do not apply.
View the equivalent qualifications for international students.CRICOS Code: 001956F
View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
Audition application closing dates are listed on the "Application for Audition" form at www.music.uq.edu.au.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Music?
The Bachelor of Music is intended for students wishing to pursue a professional career in music, and integrates the development of practical skills with theoretical and historical musical knowledge. In the first two years of the program, all students take practical study in their chosen instrument or the human voice, as well as courses in music history, techniques and aural training, plus electives from popular music or other courses. Students then choose from a range of majors and minors in various fields of music to complete their studies.
Honours:
Students who intend to undertake the Bachelor of Music as an Honours program must apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Music (Honours) program after completion of 2 years full time study in the Bachelor of Music pass program. Further information is available here.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Music.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is not available for this program.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent; audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
* Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results. OP/Entry Rank cut-offs do not apply.
Additional application information
Students wishing to undertake a specialisation in Music Education enrol in the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education, which is a five-year program.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent; audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
* Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results. OP/Entry Rank cut-offs do not apply.
View the equivalent qualifications for International students.Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 001956F
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
Audition application closing dates are listed on the "Application for Audition" form at www.music.uq.edu.au.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Some courses may incur additional costs such as piano accompaniment.
Program rules for the Bachelor of Music
To complete the Bachelor of Music
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Music, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
Students enrolled in the BMus must complete #64 consisting of:
(i) #26 for Part A; and
(ii) at least #22 from Part B, comprising -
(A) an extended major; or
(B) 2 majors; or
(C) a major and a minor; and
iii) the balance from electives comprising at least #8 from Part B and Part C and up to #8 from courses not on the Bachelor of Music course list.
Before starting the program, a student must get the executive dean's approval for the chosen instrument. The executive dean must approve subsequent changes.
Refer to BMus Rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
