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Bachelor of Music (Honours), BMus (Hons)

University of Newcastle, Australia, Australia . Cricos: 00109J

University of Newcastle, Australia

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BMus (Hons)Full-time1 yearFebruaryfind outAUD 36665 per year

About Bachelor of Music (Honours), BMus (Hons) - at University of Newcastle, Australia

Graduates of the Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent program may undertake a further year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study. The program is designed to allow students to specialise to an advanced level of professionalism and academic achievement. This degree further prepares students for careers in music as well as providing a pathway into Research Higher degree study.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor of Music or an equivalent program with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 (credit grade average) calculated from;

  • Across the entire degree program; or
  • Across a major in the proposed discipline of study, if the degree program includes such a major; or
  • Across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or
  • Where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.5 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists).

In exceptional circumstances, the above requirements may be varied with permission of the Head of School and Pro Vice-Chancellor.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

Additional selection criteria

  • Auditions - Students who have a performance component in their research and have completed their undergraduate studies at another institution may be required to pass an audition.
  • Portfolio - Students who have a composition or technical production component will be required to submit a portfolio. Please contact your Program Convenor for more information.

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