Bachelor of Music
Macquarie University
CRICOS provider number: 00002J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12032
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Music breaks down barriers and encourages cross-cultural appreciation. It brings people together, communicates ideas and cultures, and gets deep into our souls and our psyche. From rock and pop to electronic, vocals and world music, it communicates and connects us in unique and special ways.
The Bachelor of Music – with its focus on synergies across production and performance, including theoretical and practical study – is the only one of its kind in Australia. It will develop your theoretical, practical and industry-focused skills, as well as your musical training.
Areas of study
Music business, music in a global context, music production, musical creativity, musical experimentation and innovation, musical literacies, songwriting, vocal studies.
Career opportunities
Arts and cultural administrator, community arts practitioner, composer, events manager, game designer, music journalist, music producer, music publisher, musician, performer, promoter, researcher, songwriter, sound effects designer, sound technician. After further study: music teacher.
Fees and charges
Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Guaranteed selection rank: 75.00
Offers of admission will be made based either on selection rank or satisfactory performance in an assessment. The assessment involves a 30-minute audition, which includes musical playback/performance, a short written component and an interview. Applicants who don’t expect to obtain the required selection rank are encouraged to complete an application for audition on the Macquarie University website by the specified deadline.
Other applicants
Post-school and TAFE applicants will be admitted based on one or more of the following:
- ATAR or equivalent and/or previous formal education
- relevant professional experience
- completion of a 30-minute audition, which includes musical playback/performance, a short written component and an interview.
Complete an application for audition on the Macquarie University website by the specified deadline.
Refer to the Macquarie University general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- 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.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- 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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