Bachelor of Music (Honours) (BMus(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2015
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2355
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.
Additional application information
Students wishing to undertake the Bachelor of Music with Honours must lodge a program change request via SI-net by the Friday prior to Orientation week for first semester. To be eligible for consideration for entry to honours, a GPA of 5.8 over the first two years of BMus will be required.
Students wishing to undertake a specialisation in Music Education enrol in the Bachelor of Music(Hons)/Bachelor of Education, which is a five-year program.
AQF level
AQF level 8
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.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Program Change Request on mySI-net.
Closing Date
Applications must be lodged via SI-net by Friday prior to Orientation week for the relevant semester.
How to applyDuration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2355
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.
CRICOS Code: 081642F
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
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.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
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 (Honours)?
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, culminating in advanced research training in their chosen Music Honours field. Graduates of the program are equipped to undertake postgraduate studies in music or to find employment in arts administration, librarianship and educational contexts.
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. The class of honours will be based on the GPA of the #22 of courses comprising #14 for the selected major plus #8 for the selected Honours courses.
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 (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Music (Honours)
- Composition Field of Study
- General Music Field of Study
- Music Learning Minor
- Musicology Field of Study
- Performance Field of Study
- Popular Music Minor
Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Music (Honours)
- Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts
- Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Science
- Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary)
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of 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.
Additional application information
Students wishing to undertake the Bachelor of Music with Honours must lodge a program change request via SI-net by the Friday prior to Orientation week for first semester. To be eligible for consideration for entry to honours, a GPA of 5.8 over the first two years of BMus will be required.
Students wishing to undertake a specialisation in Music Education enrol in the Bachelor of Music(Hons)/Bachelor of Education, which is a five-year program.
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.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 081642F
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.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.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
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 (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Music (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Music (Honours), 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 (Hons) 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) #8 from Part H; and
(iv) the balance from Part B and/or Part C or from other approved courses.
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(Hons) 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.
