Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts

Current University of Newcastle students can apply internally through the University. There is no need to apply via UAC or International Admissions, and there is no cost to submit your application.

Depending on your situation, select the appropriate internal application pathway:

• Transferring from another University of Newcastle degree - Apply for an Internal Transfer (Domestic) or Apply for an Internal Transfer (International)
• Completing a UON Enabling Program (Yapug, Open Foundation or Open Foundation Extended) - Lodge an Internal Application

After submitting your internal application, complete the following admission requirements:

Step 1: Complete and Submit the Online Application

Complete the online Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts application form.

Step 2: Submit Your Audition and/or Portfolio

Select the submission option that best reflects your creative practice:

• Performance Audition - live audition or video submission demonstrating instrumental, vocal, ensemble, or other performance skills.
• Creative Music Portfolio - portfolio of original creative work such as songs, compositions, music productions, recordings, sound design, electronic music, creative technologies, or related projects, accompanied by a short video statement.
• Creative and Performing Arts Portfolio - portfolio of creative and performing arts work such as performance-making, theatre, directing, stagecraft, technical production, design, or related projects, accompanied by a short video statement.

Online submissions are accepted year-round.

Submission deadlines for specific intake periods, along with live audition dates, are listed in the Audition Information section below.

To be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts or the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts, applicants must complete the following admission requirements.

• Domestic applicants - apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
• International applicants - apply through University of Newcastle International Admissions.

After submitting your admission application, complete the following admission requirements:

Step 1: Complete and Submit the Online Application

Complete the online Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts application form.

Step 2: Submit Your Audition and/or Portfolio

Select the submission option that best reflects your creative practice:

• Performance Audition - live audition or video submission demonstrating instrumental, vocal, ensemble, or other performance skills.
• Creative Music Portfolio - portfolio of original creative work such as songs, compositions, music productions, recordings, sound design, electronic music, creative technologies, or related projects, accompanied by a short video statement.
• Creative and Performing Arts Portfolio - portfolio of creative and performing arts work such as performance-making, theatre, directing, stagecraft, technical production, design, or related projects, accompanied by a short video statement.

Online submissions are accepted year-round.

Submission deadlines for specific intake periods, along with live audition dates, are listed in the Audition Information section below.

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 the UAC Key Dates.

Year 12 students must submit their Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts application, together with any required audition and/or portfolio materials, by the advertised deadline to be considered for the relevant admission schemes and offer rounds.

Semester 2, 2026

• In-person auditions are scheduled for Tuesday 16 June 2026 at the Conservatorium of Music, Newcastle NSW.
• The deadline for online/video audition submission for consideration for a Semester 2, 2026 offer is Sunday 12 July 2026.

Semester 1, 2027

• In-person auditions are scheduled for Wednesday 25 November 2026 and Thursday 26 November 2026 at the Conservatorium of Music, Newcastle NSW.
• The deadline for online/video audition submissions for consideration for a Semester 1, 2027 offer is Sunday 10 January 2027.

Schools Recommendation Scheme

The deadline for online/video audition submissions for consideration for an offer through the Schools Recommendation Schemeis Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Year 12 ATAR-Based Offer Rounds

The deadline for online/video audition submissions for consideration in UAC’s main ATAR-based offer round for Year 12 students is Sunday, 6 December 2026.

Semester 2, 2026

• In-person auditions are scheduled for Tuesday 16 June 2026  at the Conservatorium of Music, Newcastle NSW.

Semester 1, 2027

• In-person auditions will be scheduled for Wednesday 25 November and Thursday 26 November 2026 at the Conservatorium of Music, Newcastle NSW.

Applicants are required 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.

Applicants may choose to audition in person or by online video submission. For live auditions, a sound playback system (amplifiers, vocal PA, drum kit, and playback facilities) 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 application form and their individual contribution should be clearly identifiable.

Online audition submissions are accepted year-round. Videos should be clear and well-lit, recorded in a quiet environment. A single take is preferred; minor editing such as trimming the beginning and end is acceptable.

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of original creative work accompanied by a short video statement.

Your portfolio may include any combination of the following:

• Songs, compositions, arrangements, or scores
• Music productions, recordings, or remixes
• Sound design, electronic music, or audiovisual projects
• Creative technology projects or related work.

Your video statement should introduce yourself and discuss your creative practice, submitted work, and interests in studying Music and Performing Arts.

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of creative and performing arts work accompanied by a short video statement.

Your portfolio may include any combination of the following:

• Video documentation of performance, devised work, or directing
• HSC Performing Arts major work documentation or related materials
• Stage design, production design, or stagecraft documentation, such as lighting designs, set designs, production documentation, or promotional materials
• Scripts, concept documents, director's notes, or creative writing
• Production photographs from shows you have performed in or contributed to
• Other evidence of creative practice in the performing arts.

Your video statement should introduce yourself and discuss your creative practice, submitted work, and interests in studying Music and Performing Arts.