The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts (Music)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationYou'll explore the written and aural complexities of music and approach the study of Western music in an engaging way. This major focuses on employability through numerous partnerships with performing arts organisations, festivals and internship programs. Graduate career options include professional musician and other roles in education, festivals and events, arts administration, publishing, media and writing.. You could study Western Art Music 1700-1900: Approaches and Concepts, Musicianship 1, Contemporary Art Music ans, Musicology and Early Music
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Our subject prerequisites are listed as Queensland Year 12 General subjects, but you can also meet them by passing equivalent subjects through:
- Australian high school, including Queensland Senior, interstate Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Overseas high school or International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Tertiary study, including university subjects, and bridging and preparatory programs.
- Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent)
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- IB 24.5 & AQF Level 7
- Additional requirements may apply.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Music) will prepare you for the following roles.
Musician
A Musician entertains audiences by performing musical pieces either as an individual artist, as part of a band or orchestra or while accompanying a...
Music Librarian
A Music Librarian manages collections of musical scores, recordings, and related materials in libraries, archives, or educational institutions. You...
Music Producer
A Music Producer oversees the production of songs, albums and musical recordings. You’ll be in charge of the creative direction of the recording an...
Music Teacher
A Music Teacher educates students in various musical disciplines, including instruments, vocal training, and music theory. They work in primary or...
Singer
A Singer performs in front of an audience or makes musical recordings for entertainment. You might sing as part of a larger group like a band or a...
Musicologist
A Musicologist studies music history, theory, and cultural contexts, focusing on genres, periods, or regions. They conduct research, analyse musica...
Piano Accompanist
A Piano Accompanist plays the piano to support vocalists or instrumentalists, enhancing performances during rehearsals and live shows. They collabo...
Music Therapist
A Music Therapist uses music to support emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being across various settings, such as hospitals, schools, and aged...
Ethnomusicologist
An Ethnomusicologist studies the music of different cultures, examining its social, cultural, and historical contexts to understand its significanc...
Accompanist
An Accompanist provides musical support to soloists, choirs, and other performers during rehearsals and performances. You might work in schools, mu...
About The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
