Bachelor of Music

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 3.0F/P
Campus: Clayton (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: A$41,940 (year not stated on the university's site)
Home Tuition: A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Music graduates pursue careers as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, recording producers and arts administrators. A portfolio career combining performance, teaching and production is typical, particularly for conservatoire graduates.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 93,159
Staff Ratio: 14.0:1
International: 45.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 76.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$41,940; per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page
Home Tuition: A$9,880; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates Equity Schemes (SEAS)/Subject adjustments Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score or International Fee Paying applicants (IFP).
International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration.
ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Subject adjustment Satisfactory completion in one but no more than four of Classical Studies, Drama, Environmental Science, Geography, any History, Literature, any LOTE, Media, any Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Texts and Traditions equals 2 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 8 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Recent Year 12 graduates Equity Schemes (SEAS)/Subject adjustments Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score or International Fee Paying applicants (IFP).
International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration.
ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Subject adjustment Satisfactory completion in one but no more than four of Classical Studies, Drama, Environmental Science, Geography, any History, Literature, any LOTE, Media, any Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Texts and Traditions equals 2 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 8 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with Higher Education study Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have completed Year 12 or above: To be considered on your tertiary results alone you must complete at least one year of full time study (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree.
If you have completed less than one year ( Find-A-Course website for further details.
Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above: To be considered, applicants must complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements.
See the Monash Find-A-Course website for further details.
Admission to this course is competitive.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer.
Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with VET study Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
Preference will be given to applicants with prior studies relating to the course.
Qualifications attained at Certificate IV or higher will be considered for selection.
Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
If you don't meet the published requirements for entry, you may want to consider one of the Pathway options.
See the Monash Find-A-Course website for further details.
Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with work and life experience Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course and may be eligible for subject adjustments.
Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score .
Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course.
If you don't meet the published requirements for entry, you may want to consider one of the Pathway options .
Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website | Current Year 12 graduates Supplementary form Applicants must complete the online Music Audition Registration Form available at Audition information and pay the fee of $70 AUD (inc.
GST) by the deadline. (Note: whilst early registration is strongly recommended, if you do miss this date, you can still apply for an audition).
Applicants must provide their VTAC ID and email address as part of the registration process.
Audition Submission deadline and audition schedule are available from the Music Auditions webpage ( Audition information ).
For information on how and when to apply visit the Music Auditions webpage.
Recent Year 12 graduates Supplementary form Applicants must complete the online Music Audition Registration Form available at Audition information and pay the fee of $70 AUD (inc.
GST) by the deadline. (Note: whilst early registration is strongly recommended, if you do miss this date, you can still apply for an audition).
Applicants must provide their VTAC ID and email address as part of the registration process.
Audition Submission deadline and audition schedule are available from the Music Auditions webpage ( Audition information ).
For information on how and when to apply visit the Music Auditions webpage.
Applicants with Higher Education study Supplementary form Applicants must complete the online Music Audition Registration Form available at Audition information and pay the fee of $70 AUD (inc.
GST) by the deadline. (Note: whilst early registration is strongly recommended, if you do miss this date, you can still apply for an audition).
Applicants must provide their VTAC ID and email address as part of the registration process.
Audition Submission deadline and audition schedule are available from the Music Auditions webpage ( Audition information ).
For information on how and when to apply visit the Music Auditions webpage.
Applicants with VET study Supplementary form Applicants must complete the online Music Audition Registration Form available at Audition information and pay the fee of $70 AUD (inc.
GST) by the deadline. (Note: whilst early registration is strongly recommended, if you do miss this date, you can still apply for an audition).
Applicants must provide their VTAC ID and email address as part of the registration process.
Audition Submission deadline and audition schedule are available from the Music Auditions webpage ( Audition information ).
For information on how and when to apply visit the Music Auditions webpage.
Applicants with work and life experience Supplementary form Applicants must complete the online Music Audition Registration Form available at Audition information and pay the fee of $70 AUD (inc.
GST) by the deadline. (Note: whilst early registration is strongly recommended, if you do miss this date, you can still apply for an audition).
Applicants must provide their VTAC ID and email address as part of the registration process.
Audition Submission deadline and audition schedule are available from the Music Auditions webpage ( Audition information ).
For information on how and when to apply visit the Music Auditions webpage. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 (or Year 12 equivalent).

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population: 93,159; Total students
Staff Ratio: 14:1; Students per staff
International Students: 45%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students93,159

Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1

International Students45%

Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 76%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Music graduates pursue careers as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, recording producers and arts administrators.
A portfolio career combining performance, teaching and production is typical, particularly for conservatoire graduates.