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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Music - Composition and Music Technology

Course code: #W76

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Music - Composition and Music Technology

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $34,900 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    0101999

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 05-February-2024 2024-02-05
Fall-February 05-February-2025 2025-02-05
Fall-February 05-February-2026 2026-02-05

Overview

Bachelor of Music - Composition and Music Technology

This degree at ECU provides students with the skills to succeed in the music industry.

Students can pursue highly specialist training in areas both inside and outside of their chosen major. 

Performance Experience requirement

All students must complete the WIL unit MUS3120 The Art of Teaching and Learning Music offered in collaboration with education partners. 

Composition and Music Technology offers streams in classical, electronic, film, popular and jazz music, as well as sound art installation

The ethos of the composition program centres on practical learning through performance and collaboration. 

At every stage, students collaborate on projects in the dance, film, video, electronic arts, gaming and theatre departments. 

The Composer in Residence program provides access to a range of visiting artists and students are provided with opportunities to engage with industry throughout the course. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$44,100

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,200
Tuition 1 person $34,900

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic Transcript
  • Evidence of Academic English Competency
  • Current Resume (CV) or Evidence of Work Experience (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

70
17
listening
17
writing
17
speaking
17
reading

PTE

52
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

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

Undergraduate English package guide:

Entry requirements (IELTS Score)Leads toDuration
IELTS 4.0 → AE 1 ECU Undergraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 4.5 → AE 2ECU Undergraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 5.0 → AE 3ECU Undergraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 5.5 → AE 4ECU Undergraduate entry10 weeks

The Academic English Program (AEP) is designed for students who plan to study at an Australian university or who are interested in developing academic reading, writing, listening and communication skills. 

  • Taught in 10-week terms, with possible start dates every five weeks.
  • Focuses on a mixture of communication skills and academic study skills
  • With a minimum of 65%, you will be able to graduate to the next AEP level or to your designated course.
  • No further English testing is required (except for Nursing and other higher English course requirements).
  • Leads into Diploma, Foundation and PQP programs at ECC and various degree programs at ECU.

Academic background and requirement

All applicants are required to attend an audition

The audition includes a theory test and an interview

Note: The audition/interview requirement may be waived for current ECU students enrolled in the Diploma of Music, Advanced Diploma of Music, Diploma of Music Industry or Advanced Diploma of Music Industry.

 

Minimum requirements for secondary school results can change, depending on the country where you completed your secondary study.

If you've completed a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma at a recognized Australian education provider, this may also help you meet minimum entry requirements for an undergraduate course.

 

GPA

China

National College Entrance Exam (Gao Kao) OR

Successful completion of one year of tertiary study           A minimum of 65.6% of the overall score

India:

Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent   65%

Iran: 

High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe)  12 out of 20

 

Foundation: 

A Diploma from ECC is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Edith Cowan University.

It aims to prepare international students for further study in an ECC Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Edith Cowan University bachelor’s degree.

Career opportunities

  • Composer
  • Performer
  • Programmer
  • Producer
  • Installation Artist
  • DJ
  • Film Composer
  • Media Composer
  • Sound Engineer

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