Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music provides specialisations for composers, performers and musicologists. It provides you with professional and performance experience as a creator of music. The degree incorporates significant industry experience and other experiential learning opportunities. 

This course allows you to work with world-class musicians to develop your skills as an emerging artist. You'll have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate training in many areas, including national and international centres of music excellence, helping you become career-ready for the creative arts industry.

Why study this degree at UWA?

• UWA has a long history in developing world-class performers, composers and musicologists
• Performance and practical experience is at the heart of all study, which means you’ll participate in regular industry standard performances in the state’s best venues 
• Make industry connections with the leading players in Western Australia and internationally, including WASO, WA Opera, the music industry and leading performers in the classical and music technology fields
• You'll learn from world-class teachers in your instrument and/or field
• This highly practical degree means you'll learn performance by performing

• perform, create and write about music
• understand the history of your genre
• be able to think creatively
• express your passion through music

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. To find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals, visit uwa.edu.au/students/employability