Bachelor of Music
Overview
UQ's School of Music is the ultimate destination for musicians eager to connect their passion for music with the broader world.
The Bachelor of Music gives you the opportunity to develop your creative practice as a musician, as well as the theoretical knowledge needed for a successful career performing, composing, researching or teaching music.
The program foregrounds practical music-making with individual lessons, a wide variety of ensembles, instrument and voice workshops, and masterclasses with internationally acclaimed visiting artists.
Our program embeds more music technology. You can learn how to compose film and game music, analyse music in media, manage collaborative media projects, and develop your creative voice as a musician in today’s music industry.
You will have the opportunity to participate in work experiences with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Musica Viva, Queensland Music Festival, 4MBS Classic FM and other industry partners.
We work with you to develop a broad range of skills, ensuring you are equipped with highly transferable abilities, making you well-positioned for any and all musical careers.
Program highlights
- Learn from nationally and internationally-acclaimed music professionals.
- Undertake practical work experiences with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Musica Viva, Queensland Music Festival, 4MBS Classic FM and other industry partners.
- Get real experience recording with professional artists and work on releases at Corella Recordings, our student-run record label.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Studios
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Performance Studies
- Musicianship
- Creative Music Production
- Ensemble Studies
Dual programs
Double your skills and your opportunities with a dual degree. You can study the Bachelor of Music as a part of these dual programs:
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Performer
- Vocal performer
- Conductor
- Composer
- Instrumental teacher
- Recording engineer
- Music producer
- Music programmer
- Music journalist
- Music critic
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- an audition and interview with the School of Music.
Applicants must arrange an audition with the School of Music, to take place between 1 September and 30 November of the year preceding admission. For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website.
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- an audition and interview with the School of Music.
Applicants must arrange an audition with the School of Music, to take place between 1 September and 30 November of the year preceding admission. For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Music are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Additional application information
Additional application information
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$8,903
2025
$8,903
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $43,200
2025
AUD $43,200
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Music are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Music is 2535.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Music is 723002.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Music is 723002.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- Audition application closing dates are listed on the "Application for Audition" form at www.music.uq.edu.au.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.
We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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