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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Composition)

  • Bachelor

You will develop the skills to compose electroacoustic music, including sound art, digital music, and computer music. You will also complete core studies in compositional techniques and analysis, instrumentation and orchestration, music theory and aural training and historical and cultural studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$8,021 total
ATAR
70

About this course

You will develop the skills to compose electroacoustic music, including sound art, digital music, and computer music. You will also complete core studies in compositional techniques and analysis, instrumentation and orchestration, music theory and aural training and historical and cultural studies.

Entry requirements

 

Secondary or tertiary qualification

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

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Audition

This course requires you to pass the audition requirement.

 

Alternatively, applicants may be granted admission on the basis of:

  • having successfully undertaken tertiary studies in music at or above Diploma level to the equivalent of at least one year of study.

Study locations

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Career pathways

Graduates of this degree have the opportunity to go on and become a:

  • Composer
  • Concert music composer
  • Art music composer
  • Arts curator
  • Artistic director
  • Music researcher
  • Composition teacher

How to apply

Read about the application process

Please read about the undergraduate pre-admission and audition requirements on our website before applying.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
75.9%
Overall satisfaction
75.3%
Skill scale
72.3%
Teaching scale
55.6%
Employed full-time
$52.2k
Average salary