University of New England
Bachelor of Music
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIs music your passion? We can help make it your career too, with our comprehensive, creatively focused Bachelor of Music. This unique, fully online degree will equip you with industry-valued knowledge and skills in performance, composition, ear training, music theory, music technology and production, music history and music cultures. The program traverses a broad range of styles and genres across contemporary, classical, popular and electronic music. In a rapidly changing world, gigs may come and go, but you can ensure your career is future fit with our Bachelor of Music.
Delivery mode
University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements:
- You have intermediate knowledge of music theory and concepts as demonstrated by Band 4 or above in HSC Music (or equivalent) or Grade 4 of the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) (or equivalent), or completion of the UNE online music theory placement test.
- You can demonstrate experience in performance or composition through Band 4 or above in HSC Music (or equivalent) or Grade 6 of the AMEB (or equivalent) or submitting a performance video or composition portfolio of two contrasting works.
- You can satisfy the Music discipline of your suitability for studying music through the completion of a Personal Statement assessed by the discipline within six months prior to the date of enrolment.
English Language Requirements
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
Assumed Knowledge
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
Recommended Studies
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Music studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$27,465
$86,286
$27,465
$86,286
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Music will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
Sound Technician
A Sound Technician uses audio equipment during performances such as television, movies, radio, digital content or live concerts and stage shows. Yo...
Vocal Coach
Vocal Coaches are creative professionals who help singers, vocalists, actors, radio and TV presenters, recording artists, and public speakers becom...
About University of New England
For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.
UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.
Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.
We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.
We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.
