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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Bachelor of Music

  • Bachelor

This degree provides students with the skills to succeed in the music industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
W76, 0101999
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$9,350 per year / $37,400 total
International Fees
$39,450 per year / $157,800 total

About this course

This degree provides students with the skills to succeed in the music industry.

Students can pursue highly specialist training in areas both inside and outside of their chosen major. With a focus on practical skills in classical, contemporary, jazz, composition and music technology, the course is taught by world class practitioners whose expertise spans the breadth of the music world today.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

This degree provides students with the skills to succeed in the music industry.

Students can pursue highly specialist training in areas both inside and outside of their chosen major. With a focus on practical skills in classical, contemporary, jazz, composition and music technology, the course is taught by world class practitioners whose expertise spans the breadth of the music world today.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    All applicants are required to attend an audition. The audition includes a theory test and an interview. Note: The audition/interview requirement may be waived for current ECU students enrolled in the Diploma of Music, Advanced Diploma of Music, Diploma of Music Industry or Advanced Diploma of Music Industry.

    For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.

    All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

The course provides lifelong transferable skills, equipping graduates for employment in a wide range of professional industries.

Possible future job titles

Performer, Musician, Classical Artist, Jazz Artist, Contemporary Artist, Pop Artist, Music Artist, Composer, Researcher, Teacher

Similar courses to consider
  • Diploma of Music
  • Advanced Diploma of Music
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
  • Master of Arts (Performing Arts)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
82.2%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
74.7%
Teaching scale
35.4%
Employed full-time
$52.2k
Average salary