Bachelor of Music (pre 2022)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• A broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning.
• Cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge.
• Cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas.
• Cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence.
• Communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship.
• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts.
• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
• Musicality: You will be able to create, produce, perform and/or research to a professional standard.
• Adaptability: You will have the ability to function autonomously and collaboratively with others on projects and events, as per the demands of the music industry.
• Digital Fluency: You will be able to effectively integrate digital technology into your everyday music practices.
• Scholarship: You will possess a critical and scholarly appreciation of music and its many aesthetics from a socio-cultural perspective.
• Professionalism: You will be able to function as a professional in the music industry and act as advocate for music communities and professional bodies.

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Program Revison 2021

This program has been revised for implementation from Semester 1 2021.

• There are significant changes to the core courses and the majors in the program.
• Courses complete pre-2021 will count towards the program; however, you must refer to the transition arrangements in the Additional Documents Setion for more details.

There are no changes to the structure of the program.  Students must complete:

• 80 units of Core courses; and
• One 80 unit Music Major; and
• 80 units of Electives (the Electives can be used to complete a second 80 unit Major).
• Two Music majors are still available:
• • Performance
  • Songwriting and Production.

From 2021, the following changes will apply:

• School of Creative Industries Majors
  • The Animation major is no longer available.
  • The Media Production major has been renamed Media Arts Production.
  • The Animation and Interaction major has been introduced as a new major.
  • The Creative Arts major has been introduced as a new major.
  • The News Media major has been introduced as a new major.

Students who perform well during the Bachelor of Music degree with a credit average (GPA of 5.0) or greater, may apply for a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree. The Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.