Course overview
The degree offers a wide range of courses in areas suited to your own interests across the School of Creative Industries and the University. Depending on your chosen major/s, examples of what you will study include –
- Directing
- Music Recording and Production Technique
- Scenography
- Songwriting and Production
- Sound and Lighting
- Stagecraft
Students have the option of completing a single or a double major in this program. Students completing a double major can choose either a double major from the Music and Performing Arts major options (Double Major Pathway B); or one of the Music and Performing Arts major and one School of Creative Industries (SOCI) Major (Double Major Pathway C).
Student experience
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Career-ready placements
You will complete 140 hours of supervised placement within your third year of study that will enable you to apply knowledge developed throughout your studies and acquire new knowledge and professional networks to support your career readiness. You will undertake workplace experience in your desired career field, including media, journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, theatre production, musical ensembles, performing arts and visual communications.
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Explore your full potential as a musician and study a Bachelor of Music at The University of Newcastle. The Bachelor of Music degree allows you to refine your talent through high quality training, while also providing opportunities to develop the practical and creative skills you need to pursue a musical career at a professional standard.
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Other admission requirements
Selection of applicants will be made on the basis of their Admission application and performance in:
- the Admission Application (written assessment)
- the Audition (performance and portfolio)
- the Interview (oral assessment)
All candidates must complete all of the below requirements to be eligible to be considered for entry to the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts:
- Lodge an Admission Application - admission information for domestic applicants is available here, and for international applicants here.
- Complete and submit your online Audition Application
- Audition and Interview (details in Additional Selection Criteria section below)
For detailed information on the Application, Audition and Interview process please se the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts Admissions Page.
Applying as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
Applicants from China
Applicants from China are asked to complete the following audition form and give the form to a registered education agent along with required application materials.
Other admission requirements
Selection of applicants will be made on the basis of their Admission application and performance in:
- the Admission Application (written assessment)
- the Audition (performance and portfolio)
- the Interview (oral assessment)
All candidates must complete all of the below requirements to be eligible to be considered for entry to the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts:
- Lodge an Admission Application - admission information for domestic applicants is available here, and for international applicants here.
- Complete and submit your online Audition Application
- Audition and Interview (details in Additional Selection Criteria section below)
For detailed information on the Application, Audition and Interview process please see the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts Admissions Page.
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