Admissions and Audition Information

If you are interested in studying Music and Performing Arts at The University of Newcastle, through the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts or the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts degrees, additional selection criteria apply.

The selection of applicants will be made based on their application for admission (i.e., through Newcastle University directly or via UAC) and the following:

  1. Completed online application form (including section 5 - written statement)
  2. Audition (performance)

View the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts - Introduction and Audition Process video

Music application process

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.

Step 1: Lodge a Direct online applications for current students

Current University of Newcastle students who wish to transfer into either the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts or the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts double degree can apply directly through the University instead of applying through UAC or International Admissions. There is no cost to submit your application.

Current Domestic Student - Apply for domestic student degree transfer

Current International Student - Apply for international student degree transfer

Students currently completing a University of Newcastle Enabling program (Yapug, Open Foundation or Newstep) can apply direct to the University. There is no cost to submit this application.

Current Enabling Students - Apply for direct admission

Step 2: Complete and submit your online Audition Application;

Step 3: Auditions - Applicants can either:

  • LIVE audition - refer below for updated schedule and details; or
  • Online submission (OPEN year-round)

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.

Step 1: Lodge an Admissions application

Step 2: Complete and submit your online Audition Application;

Step 3: Auditions - Applicants can either:

  • Audition face-to-face - refer below for updated schedule and details; or
  • Audition online (OPEN year-round)

Additional Information for HSC (or equivalent) Students

The University of Newcastle will make early offers in the first week of September through our Early Entry Program. The final round of early offers will be made in the first week of October.

Offers through the Schools Recommendation Scheme are released through UAC in November Round 1, and ATAR-based offers will be made from December Round 2 onwards. For the latest information about UAC’s offer dates, check uac.edu.au/key-dates.

Year 12 students must submit their audition application before the advertised deadline to be considered for the relevant admission schemes and offer rounds.

Audition information

Video auditions can be sent online at any time.

Semester 1, 2024

  • 27 November – 1 December: Live auditions:
  • Monday 11 December 2023: Online/video auditions submission deadline for Main Round Offers;
  • Monday 5 February 2024: Online/video auditions submission deadline for Final Round Offers (February Round 2)

Schools Recommendation Scheme

  • Tuesday 7 November 2023: Online/video auditions submission deadline for an offer in the Schools Recommendation Scheme.

Application requirements for your area of study

To be eligible for an offer to the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts or the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts degrees, you will need to display your abilities and interest.

The Performance Major audition requires applicants to perform two contrasting pieces of music in any style or genre, providing their own accompaniment or audio backing where necessary. Each piece should be between 3-5 minutes in duration. For face-to-face auditions, a sound playback system, (amplifiers, vocal PA, drum kit, playback) will be available in the audition room. Applicants may also audition as part of a band or ensemble, however, each applicant must complete a separate online audition application.

The Songwriting and Production Major audition requires applicants to present a portfolio of 2 creative works. The creative works may be in any musical style and could include examples of your songwriting, compositions, remixes, sound production and recording projects. Your portfolio can be presented as example recordings, scores or lyrics or performed live. For face-to-face auditions, a sound playback system, (amplifiers, vocal PA, drum kit, playback) will be available in the audition room.

Songwriting and Production + Performance

Performance + Performing Arts

Songwriting and Production + Performing Arts

To audition for the Double Major Pathways applicants should present 1 creative work and 1 performance.

Performing arts major applicants are required to submit a portfolio demonstrating your skills and experiences in the performing arts (eg examples of original creative arts performance, individual design projects such as lighting and stage designs or promotion and program material, original scripts, production photographs from shows you have been in or worked on).

Will I receive the results of my audition?

Applicants who are successful in the audition will then be notified if their admission application is successful in the next available offer round for which they are eligible: UAC; Enabling Direct Admissions; Domestic Degree Transfers; International Degree Transfers or International Admissions.

Does it cost anything to submit an audition?

No! Submitting an application to audition for a music degree at the University of Newcastle is free.

Candidates must complete all the requirements to be eligible to be considered for entry to the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts or the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Contact details

Music and Performing Arts Audition Coordinator

T: +61 2 49854500
E: BMusPA@newcastle.edu.au

Program enquiries

Music and Performing Arts Program Advisor

T: +61 2 4921 5000
E:
ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au

ASK UON

T: 1300 ASK UON
T: +61 2 4921 5000
E: askuon@newcastle.edu.au

Domestic admissions

T: +61 2 4921 5000
E: Admissions@newcastle.edu.au

International admissions

T: +61 2 4921 6236 (Option 2)
E: IA@newcastle.edu.au

University of Newcastle College of International Education admissions

T: +61 2 4921 6332
E: admissions-CIE@newcastle.edu.au

International admissions

T: +61 2 4921 6236 (Option 2)
E: IA@newcastle.edu.au

ASK UON

T: 1300 ASK UON
T: +61 2 4921 5000
E: askuon@newcastle.edu.au

Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts

UAC Code , Program Code 40309

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