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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Music (Music Composition)

Course code: #BMUS

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Music (Music Composition)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $40,500 AUD

  • Application fee

    $110 AUD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    002801F

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-December-2023 2023-12-30
Winter-July 12-June-2024 2024-06-12
Fall-February 30-December-2024 2024-12-30
Winter-July 12-June-2025 2025-06-12

Overview

Bachelor of Music (Music Composition)

Bachelor of Music (Music Composition) at the University of Adelaide has both a strong focus on classical traditions and an acute ear for the demands of the 21st-century composer. 

You will:

  • learn a broad range of stylistic approaches for composing music
  • develop your compositional ‘voice’ through one-on-one tuition, lectures and tutorials
  • study the principles of musical structure, notation and text setting, melodic writing, harmonic and rhythmic invention, counterpoint, and instrumental colour and texture
  • consider the practical and work-related sides of creative music making
  • explore music aesthetics, media and technology.

We also provide opportunities for ensemble performance and collaboration in film, dance and theatre.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$53,240

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $11,784
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,740
Tuition 1 person $40,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • PDF of academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations).
  • PDF of official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable).
  • PDF of any syllabuses of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer).
  • PDF of any professional qualification or memberships you may have.
  • PDF of your passport and visa (if applicable).

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) is a direct entry pathway into further studies at the University of Adelaide for students that have not met the minimum English language entry requirements of their award program.

The PEP is offered in 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 weeks.

Entry and exit requirements for programs that require an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.5 with all band scores at 6.0

 IELTSTOEFLPearson Test of EnglishCertificate of Advanced English (CAE)
35 weeks5.0
no band less than 4.0
39
Writing and Speaking at 10,
Reading and Listening at 2
36
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 26
154
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 145
30 weeks5.0
no band less than 4.5
39
Writing and Speaking at 12,
Reading and Listening at 4
36
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 30
154
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 147
25 weeks5.5
no band less than 4.5
50
Writing and Speaking at 12,
Reading and Listening at 4
42
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 30
162
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 147
20 weeks5.5
no band less than 5.0
50
Writing at 15, Speaking at 14,
Reading and Listening at 6
42
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 36
162
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 154
20 weeks5.5
Writing at 5.5
50
Writing at 18
42
Writing at 42
162
Writing at 162
15 weeks6.0
no band less than 5.0
60
Writing at 15, Speaking at 14,
Reading and Listening at 6
50
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 36
169
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 154
15 weeks6.0
Writing at 5.5
60
Writing at 18
50
Writing at 42
169
Writing at 162
10 weeks6.0
no band less than 5.5
60
Writing at 18, Speaking at 16,
Reading and Listening at 8
50
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 42
169
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 162

Academic background and requirement

International Qualifications:        

Music Theory/Practice

 

Assumed Knowledge:     

Advanced practical skills relevant to the chosen specialisation

 

Additional Entry Requirements:  

International students applying to the Elder Conservatorium of Music are required to submit a recorded audition. 

Auditions must address the criteria specific to the applicant's instrument/area of study. 

 

 

GPA:

India: ISC & CBSE: 65%   -   ISBE: 75%

China: Gao Kao: 60%

 

 

Foundation studies:

Foundation programs are designed to meet the special needs of international students who do not meet the academic requirements for entry into undergraduate programs at the University of Adelaide.

Foundation programs help students develop the required level of language and independent study skills needed for successful university study. 

Career opportunities

  • Music Coordinator
  • Music Educator
  • Music Festival Director
  • Music Producer
  • Music Researcher
  • Vocalist
  • Music Journalist 
  • Music Critic
  • Musician
  • Composer
  • Recording Artist

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