Australian National University (ANU)
3 years full-time
The Bachelor of Music at ANU nurtures outstanding musical artistry through performance, composition, and recording. Designed for passionate musicians seeking a 21st-century education, this three-year degree prepares graduates for dynamic careers as music professionals and cultural leaders.
Domestic applicants must achieve an ATAR of 80 or International Baccalaureate score of 30, along with completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent. English language proficiency is required. International applicants are assessed on equivalent selection rank based on their secondary/tertiary qualifications. Adjustment factors may apply for equity, diversity, or performance-based recognition. Previous higher education, VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher, or work and life experience may also be considered.
The program requires 144 units including: foundational aural and theory training through MUSI1117 Ears and Dots; music analysis through MUSI2231 Topics in Music Analysis; transdisciplinary and cultural courses such as Music and Globalisation, Digital Music: Platforms Content and AI, and Music and Politics; cultural and historical studies including Contemporary Australian Indigenous Music Studies, Music History and Culture, Music and Wellbeing, and Ethnomusicology; a major in either Contemporary Music Production or Music Practice (48 units); and 48 units of elective courses allowing students to explore computing, history, marketing, and other disciplines.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni in political, business, government, and academic leadership roles globally. The Bachelor of Music program is delivered by the College of Arts and Social Sciences, offering a comprehensive music education that integrates performance, composition, and recording technologies. The program emphasizes entrepreneurship and prepares students for multifaceted careers while fostering excellence and creative independence.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Music are prepared for dynamic and multifaceted careers as music professionals, including roles as performers, composers, music producers, recording engineers, and music educators. The program also develops graduates as musically-informed citizens and leaders capable of contributing to local, national, and global communities. Career paths extend across performance, composition, music production, education, arts administration, and cultural leadership.
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