University of New England
Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you're committed to attaining the level of musical professionalism today's music industry demands, consider extending your studies by undertaking an honours year. A 'capstone' to your formal education, our fully online Bachelor of Music with Honours is an opportunity for music and music/teaching graduates to pursue specialist music research and creative portfolio projects that will unlock many employment and research opportunities.
It will extend your artistic and intellectual range, sharpen your research capabilities, augment your analytical abilities, and give you the opportunity to build high-level personal and professional skills. These invaluable attributes will equip you with transferable skills that are highly sought after in today's rapidly changing job market, as well as prepare you for postgraduate study.
Delivery mode
University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Armidale
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You have completed one of the following UNE qualifications, or an equivalent relevant qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent): Bachelor of Music OR Bachelor of Education (Secondary Music)
You have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your relevant qualification.
You have achieved a minimum result of Distinction for at least 18 credit points of 300-level units in Music.
You have completed a minimum of 48 credit points of study in Music.
You intend to study a music topic for which UNE can provide adequate supervision.
Students must submit a research proposal of 1000 words, containing a written, cogent, proposal of the topic, which must include a thesis statement, and/or a problem to be solved, and/or a question to be answered, and/or a line of argument to be explored.
Students must have the support of a suitably qualified supervisor who is a member of the relevant discipline or approved by the discipline and Head of School (or delegate).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Music (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Performer
A Performer entertains an audience by singing, acting, dancing or playing a musical instrument. You might also specialise in other types of perform...
Music Conductor
A Music Conductor leads musical ensembles such as orchestras, choirs, or bands during rehearsals and performances, interpreting musical scores and...
Music Composer
A Music Composer creates pieces of music to be performed by a musician or an instrumental group. You might be composing music for a special event,...
Music Teacher
A Music Teacher educates students in various musical disciplines, including instruments, vocal training, and music theory. They work in primary or...
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...
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 Historian
A Music Historian studies and analyses the development of music throughout history, exploring various genres, composers, and cultural influences. Y...
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