Bachelor of Music

In the BMus you'll learn to both preserve the past and nurture progress as you focus on your chosen discipline and prepare to enter a changing music industry. You'll learn from some of the finest instrument teachers in the country, as well as recognised music historians and composers. Our partnerships with industry organisations will give you contact with leading local and international musicians. Through your involvement in our many small and large ensembles, tutorials and studio classes, you'll develop strong collaborative skills and grow your confidence. You can study music alongside another discipline as part of a in Arts, Commerce, Advanced Science, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Global Studies, Law or Science.

While each specialisation differs slightly, in the first year you will undertake a cross-genre music theory course, one in contemporary music culture, and a selection of other courses within your specialisation. Two General Education courses will give you the chance to supplement your studies with a topic of your choice.

In second year and beyond, you continue to develop within your specialisation and and you can explore areas of personal interest in complementary fields such as sonic arts, music education, production, and history.

More information regarding the programme structure can be found on the specialisation pages:

• Creative Practice: Classical
• Creative Practice: Composition
• Creative Practice: Jazz
• Creative Practice: Popular Music
• Music Studies