Embark on a flourishing career in music, whether local, national, or global, through our Bachelor of Music program. With specialized training available in vocal or instrumental performance, composition, or singer/songwriting, you'll emerge equipped with the essential skills to thrive as a professional in the music industry. Our degree offers flexibility and innovation, allowing you to explore a diverse array of music styles, ranging from western art music to jazz and contemporary genres.

CQUniversity's Bachelor of Music is meticulously designed to prepare you for a successful journey in the music field. Through focused training in vocal or instrumental performance, composition, or singer/songwriting, you'll acquire the necessary expertise to excel as a music professional. Our program's adaptability enables you to tailor your studies, with opportunities to delve into performance, ensemble training, music technology, musicology, and music pedagogy through minors.

Throughout the course, you'll delve into the foundational aspects of musical language, spanning from the western art-music tradition to contemporary popular styles. You'll explore the contributions of notable performers, composers, lyricists, and music producers in shaping these styles. In your initial term, you'll engage in practical music studies, honing your repertoire and technical skills in your chosen instrument, voice, or composition. Subsequently, you'll delve deeper into theoretical and technical learning activities, refining your knowledge and skills across modern music genres while pursuing your chosen minors.

Whether you opt for on-campus studies in Mackay, fostering a conservatoire-style environment with high standards of performance, musicianship, and scholarship, or choose the flexible online delivery option from anywhere in Australia, you'll benefit from a rigorous curriculum combined with hands-on experience. Our online music study platform, facilitated by innovative video technology, provides specialized instruction in solo music performance from our highly skilled music staff.

Upon completion of the course, you'll possess both the theoretical understanding and practical proficiency necessary for success in your chosen music career. Admission to the program requires an audition, ensuring a selective entry process tailored to aspiring musicians.

COURSE STRUCTURE:
Completion of 24 units is mandatory for this course, consisting of 12 core music units and selection of three minors from the following options:

- Performance
- Music Ensemble
- Music Technology
- Musicology
- Music Pedagogy
- Liberal Arts

UNIT INFORMATION:
For detailed information regarding the units offered in this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER:
Students who have completed relevant prior studies may be eligible for credit transfer.

Upon completing the Bachelor of Music, you will be equipped to pursue various employment opportunities, including roles such as:

- Professional musician
- Recording or sound engineer
- Performing or recording artist
- Composer
- Private music educator
- Educator at Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary levels (following acquisition of appropriate postgraduate qualifications in education).

Year 12 studies in music or the equivalent private music study in your chosen instrument, voice or composition portfolio.

IELTS Academic: Achieve a score of 6.0 with no individual band score below 5.5.

TOEFL Internet-based: Obtain an overall score of 75 with no sub-score less than 17.

Pearson Test of English Academic: Attain an overall score of 54 with no sub-score below 46.