UndergraduateMusic & Performing Arts
Bachelor of Music (Specialisation)
CQUniversity Australia, Multi-campus, QLD + national, Australia
About this program
CQU markets this course as the Bachelor of Music (course code CG51, delivered through the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music at Mackay), with specialist training in vocal or instrumental performance, composition or singer/songwriting across western art music, jazz or contemporary styles. Students can pursue minors in performance, ensemble training, music technology, musicology or music pedagogy. Graduates pursue roles as professional musicians, recording or sound engineers, performing or recording artists, composers, or private music educators.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- 24 units (144 credits): a 12-unit core (including Language of Modern Music 1 and 2, Music Styles and Analysis 1 and 2, Principal Music Studios 1 and 2, and Production Fundamentals 1 and 2) plus three 4-unit minors chosen from areas such as performance
- ensemble training
- music technology
- musicology
- music pedagogy
- or a Liberal Arts minor
Admissions
For international applicants: successful completion of Australian Year 12 (or an equivalent overseas senior secondary qualification), an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV (or equivalent), or approved university foundation studies. As a conservatoire-style performance course, admission typically also requires an audition; applicants should confirm current audition requirements directly with CQU. Note: CQU's own marketing page for this course (code CG51) currently titles it 'Bachelor of Music', without '(Specialisation)' in the name.
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