Course

Bachelor of Music

Approved Abbreviation: BMus

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1659.2

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 065052F

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2011 - 2014.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2009 and 2010 - 1659.1 - Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music develops innovative, articulate musicians who contribute to the music community and the culture it serves. It offers high-level training in music, music performance, composition, sound technologies, music theory, musicology, arranging music and music analysis. It does this in well-equipped studios, and in a lecture/workshop/tutorial environment. Skills in music performance, composition and sound technologies are augmented by intellectual, theoretical and contextual studies. An active staff of music-academics supports students to develop their individual goals.

Director of Academic Program - Dr Clare MacLean

Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.

Admission

You will be selected on an interview/audition in which personal aptitude, professional experience and educational qualifications are taken into consideration.

After you have applied to UAC you are required to book yourself in for an interview/audition and download a questionnaire at this University's online audition booking system.

Online audition booking system

If you have difficulty in accessing the web, call 1300 897 669. Please bring the completed questionnaire with you to the audition.

At your audition you will be asked to perform from two contrasting pieces of music.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points.

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

101740

Music History 1

101520

Basic Composition, Craft and Theory

101525

Introduction to Music Performance