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Bachelor of Music (Honours)
The University of Queensland - St Lucia
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Course outline

Pursue a professional career in music and integrate the development of practical skills with theoretical and historical musical knowledge. Students undertake practical study in their chosen instrument or voice for the first three years, as well as courses in musicology, musicianship, and music electives. A research project is completed in the final year of the program. Students can enhance their practical skills through master classes, student performances and Queensland Performing Arts Centre concerts. There are also opportunities to participate in the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Internship program and the UQ Global Experience program. For more information, visit Bachelor of Music (Hons) at UQ
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Information on the audition process is available on the School of Music website”

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Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Audition

Fixed closing date

All applications for audition must be received by the School of Music by 19 August 2024. QTAC applications for this program close 30 September 2024.

Additional entry requirements

Audition and pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills – applicants must nominate their preferred audition instruments (up to two) or intention to study composition on their QTAC application. See the School of Music’s for the list of permitted audition instruments as well as the application form for audition, which must be submitted directly to the School of Music. Academic performance is also considered; an ATAR of 78.10-99.95 is highly desirable

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

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Career opportunities

Performer; music educator; music journalist; music composer; orchestral or choral conductor; recording/sound engineer; arts administrator; diversional therapist (further study required). Special note: To specialise in music education, enrol in the Bachelor of Music (Honours)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary).

Course Code
723002
Start Date
Offer rounds

23 Dec 2024

Fee
CSP/$8340 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree with honours
Study Area
Creative and Performing Arts
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Location
Brisbane
 
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