Bachelor of Music

About this course

The Bachelor of Music offered online or on campus by the University of New England (UNE) provides you with the education and training to launch your career in the music industry. Studying this music program, you will learn all aspects of creative music-making, musicology and musical craft.

In this music degree course you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of performance activities, including solo performances, jazz groups, chamber music, choral performances, world music and contemporary ensembles.

As a student of this online music degree program, you may be required to attend mandatory intensive schools for some units.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course you need to have knowledge of music notation, with assumed knowledge of any two units of English and AMEB performance standard of Grade 6. You will also be required to complete an audition to gain entry.

Areas of study

In this music program, the subjects you will study include:

Core units:

• Fundamental musical processes and structures
• Foundation studies in musical performance
• Foundations in music craft
• Foundations in music composition
• Concepts and approaches in the cultural study of music
• Asian musical traditions
• Western music aesthetics and analysis, 1789-1914
• The past is a foreign culture: Early European music
• Music and migration
• Notation and musical performance
• Improvisation and musical performance
• History, culture and musical performance
• Ensemble performance in music
• Composition/craft: Australian music
• Composition/craft: Technology and music
• Composition/craft: Music, numbers and patterns
• Composition/craft: Music loops and sound producers
• Song and the voice

Plus one of the following units:

• Research and professional practice
• Approaches to creative arts performance and analysis

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Finance options

You may be eligible to receive HECS-HELP, Youth Allowance and/or Austudy/Abstudy for this course.

Student support

The University of New England has extensive support systems in place for its distance education students. With a long history in distance education they understand the unique needs of off-campus students and are ready to help when you have challenges.

You will be able to submit questions to your lecturers by email or phone, participate in online discussions and chat, and attend on-campus intensive schools. UNE’s web-based facilities allow you to submit assignments, order library books or check your grades at any time.

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How will this course advance my career?

Upon completion of this Bachelor of Music course, you will have the education and training to pursue a career in music. You will also gain the skills and experience to adapt your musical talent to a wide range of industries.

This music degree will give you the launching pad to continue on to a specialised honours degree or to a variety of courses in the education field so you can pursue a career as a private tutor or school teacher.

How else will I benefit from this bachelor degree?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Bachelor of Music from the University of New England.
• Available to study online, on campus or by flexible delivery (blended delivery options).
• Studying by distance/correspondence means you can study when and where you want, at your own pace.
• Financial assistance available through HECS-HELP, Youth Allowance and Austudy/Abstudy.
• Access to course materials provided, including online units, CD-ROMs, DVDs, textbooks and other reference material.
• Advanced standing may be available for previous work experience, formal training or qualifications in this field.

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