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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Contemporary Popular Music

  • Non-Award

Engage with the popular music industry to develop your artistry and knowledge. The Contemporary Popular Music major allows you to develop your practical, entrepreneurial and networking skills by developing a collaborative portfolio, mirroring the artistic practicalities of the music industry. ...

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-MUSCO
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Study Contemporary Popular Music and gain experience and skills in contemporary performance and composition, songwriting and digital creativity, as well as developing your entrepreneurial and networking skills. You will gain practical experience in artistic self-management, creativity and problem-solving, as well as digital skills in production, analytical and listening skills, and critical thinking. As well as working independently you will be given the opportunity to develop a collaborative portfolio, in a way that aligns with the artistic practicalities of the music industry.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

You'll benefit from communication, music, analytical, written, and research skills that are desirable in a wide range of professions. Upon graduating, you can either pursue a career within the creative arts, or in another field if you choose to study another degree or major alongside Contemporary and Popular Music.

Career Pathways

You'll benefit from communication, music, analytical, written, and research skills that are desirable in a wide range of professions. Upon graduating, you can either pursue a career within the creative arts, or in another field if you choose to study another degree or major alongside Contemporary and Popular Music.

Career Opportunities
  • Musician
  • Songwriter
  • Composer
  • Performing Artist
  • Teacher*
  • Audio Engineer

*Requires postgraduate studies

Career Opportunities
Further Study
After completing the Contemporary Popular Music major, you can pursue further studies at honours level or undertake a master's degree such as the Master of Music in one of the four specialisations: composition, musicology, performance or orchestral performance.
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Further Study After completing the Contemporary Popular Music major, you can pursue further studies at honours level or undertake a master's degree such as the Master of Music in one of the four specialisations: composition, musicology, performance or orchestral performance.
Postgraduate study at UWA
Master of Music
Master of Music

Pursue your passion with a supervised research experience in the field of music.

Course structure

Level 1
Core

Take all units (18 points):

Option

Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:

Level 2

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