Bachelor of Arts - Music Studies
- 3 years
- Duration
- 48,300 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Pursue a well-rounded education in music while honing your creative and artistic abilities with our Music Studies major. Opportunities to innovate, create, and expand knowledge through performance, composition, or musicology are available to students across the University who are passionate about music and want to develop their talents and abilities in these areas. Apart from the required core curriculum, you will also have the option to focus your music education on a particular subject.
You'll have the option to combine this major with another field of study, which opens up the possibility of studying alongside people from many walks of life, making for an interesting and varied classroom. Consider pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree if you're interested in specializing in performance, composition, or musicology.
Program structure
Level 1
Core (take all units — 36 points):
- MUSC1321 Music Language 1 (6)
- MUSC1322 Music Language 2 (6)
- MUSC1340 Musical Revolutions (6)
- MUSC1341 Principal Studies 1 (6)
- MUSC1342 Principal Studies 2 (6)
- MUSC1350 Popular Music in Global Perspective (6)
- MUSC1591 Music Large Ensemble 1 (0)
- MUSC1592 Music Large Ensemble 2 (0)
Level 2
Core (take all units — 12 points):
- MUSC2341 Music and Practices of Listening (6)
- MUSC2342 Music in Action (6)
Level 3
Core (take all units — 6 points):
- MUSC3341 Music, Society, and Ideas (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 12 points):
- MUSC3335 Music in the Sixties (6)
- MUSC3336 Music in Film, TV and Video Games (6)
- MUSC3543 Conducting (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 48,300 AUD per year.
A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL (1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load). If you enrol in more or less than 48 credit points per year, your yearly annual fee may be different. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase, as outlined in the UWA Acceptance Contract.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA or
- an assured pathway offer or
- achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment or
- a place in a relevant UWA access program.
Music prerequisites
Prerequisite subjects: Audition to demonstrate a musical background equivalent to Music ATAR.
Audition process
Prior to the audition, you will be asked to prepare two contrasting pieces. Remember to bring a copy of your music for the members of the audition panel. Given the time constraints for each audition, it is likely you will only have the opportunity to play a portion of each piece. If the members of the panel ask you to stop playing at a certain point, this does not mean the performance is going badly. Being asked to stop is not an indication of anything but a lack of time.
After the performance component of the audition, you will undertake a short aural quiz, followed by a brief discussion with the panel. They may ask about your musical experiences, what sort of music you like, and what else you intend to study. You will be able to ask questions and the members of the audition panel will answer to the best of their ability. During your audition, one of the panel members will look at your prepared portfolio. The whole audition process may take as little as 10 minutes. The length of the audition, however, is no indication of its success.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
