Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Arts

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
• Knowledge: The capacity to research, analyse, and apply knowledge from disciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives within the Bachelor of Arts.
• Communication: The developed capacity to communicate effectively across written, oral, visual, and digital forms
• 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
• Critical thinking and research skills: The ability to identify high-quality information and critically analyse it as a user, researcher and producer, with a focus on well-reasoned argumentation.
• Intercultural competence: The ability to engage with a range of diverse perspectives from which knowledge, beliefs, and values are developed and maintained from the local to the global, regional, and global levels
• 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
• Work readiness: A demonstrated capacity to engage in teamwork, initiative, problem solving, ethical decision-making, and to manage projects.

Admission requirements

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Additional selection criteria

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 Revision 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 completed pre-2021 will count towards the program; however, you must refr both the Bachelor of Arts Transition Arrangements and Bachelor of Music Transition Arrangements.

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

• 80 units of Core B Music courses and 30 units of Core B Arts course and:
• One 80 unit Music Major with at least 20 units at 1000 level, 20 units at 2000 level, and 40 units at 3000 level; and one of the following:
• Single Arts Major Pathway A – one 80 unit Arts Major and one 40 unit Arts Minor and 10 units of Electives (at 2000 or 3000 level); or
• Single Arts Major Pathway B – one 80 unit Arts Major and 50 units of Electives (with at least 20 units at the 2000 or 3000 level)

Students who perform well during the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts 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 in either music or arts. The 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 Faculty 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.