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Bachelor of Music

Western Sydney University

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About

This degree takes an eclectic, modern and inclusive approach to music repertoire, performance, sound design and musicology. You will focus on repertoire and media of the 20th and 21st centuries and also study music from earlier historical periods. You will have opportunities to use our recording studios, multimedia and MIDI laboratories, and digital audio/video suites. 

Also refer to 720728 Bachelor of Creative Industries (Music).

Areas of study

Composition, music performance, musicology, music production studies.

Career opportunities

Performance, teaching, artistic direction, composition, songwriting, sound design, audio engineering, multimedia, arts administration, concert management, community music and music journalism.

Practical experience

Music performance, recording, composition, audio production, film music, stage production and collaboration.

Fees and charges

Refer to Western Sydney University current fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

Students will be selected based on one of the following:

Audition: Book your audition online via the Western Sydney University website.

AMEB grades: Demonstrated PASS in AMEB or equivalent (eg Trinity College) of 6th Grade Performance (instrument or voice), and 4th grade music theory and/or musicianship. Upload your AMEB documentation as a PDF by uploading it to your UAC application.

TAFE qualification: Successful completion of diploma or advanced diploma in music.

HSC results: Music (Band 4 or above).

Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.

Admission criteria

All applicants

Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.

Student profile

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Further information

View all details of this course on the Western Sydney University website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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Course information
All classes are offered during the day unless otherwise specified.

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