Bachelor of Music (Performance)

If you can see yourself as a professional performer (in an orchestra, opera or jazz ensemble), you can specialise in this widely recognised, four-year degree.Begin your professional career in music performance through individual and ensemble tuition from our industry experts, many of whom also perform as soloists and chamber musicians in highly regarded orchestras and jazz ensembles around the world.We offer world-class venues and superb facilities, including more than 100 practice rooms, extensive library resources and the latest in music technology.

As a performer, you will find various opportunities for international tours with professional orchestras, bands and chamber music groups.

Admission criteria

To gain entry, applicants will need:

• a secondary education qualification with an admission score of 70 (or equivalent), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses
• an audition registration
• English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

Alternatively, applicants may be granted admission on the basis of:

• having successfully undertaken tertiary studies in music at or above Diploma level to the equivalent of at least one year of study.

Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme

Domestic applicants undertaking a current recognised high school (Year 12) qualification and applying via UAC, may be eligible for an early offer of admission prior to the release of ATARs or equivalent score under the University’s Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme. Eligible applicants will be assessed based on a combination of academic performance and audition requirements.

Credit for previous study

If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.

What you'll study

Music overview