Course overview
Study music at UWA and join one of the world's highest-ranked performing arts programs. The Bachelor of Music allows you to work with world-class musicians to develop your skills as an emerging artist. You will have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate training in many areas, including national and international centres of music excellence, and be ready for a career in the creative arts industry.
Why study the Bachelor of Music at UWA:
- UWA has a long history in developing world-class performers, composers and musicologists
- 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
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is teacher preparation program for university graduates who seek to begin a rewarding career in education. This course ensures you have an in-depth knowledge of the theory and the practical skills required for secondary teaching. Your subject area expertise, coupled with this sought-after teaching qualification, will see you thrive in the global knowledge society.
Why study the Master of Teaching (Secondary) at UWA:
- Learn from world class researchers and educators.
- Acquire practical skills and knowledge for teaching in a supportive environment.
- Learn about contemporary and innovative approaches to education.
Course record
Career Opportunities
High school music teacher, ensemble conductor, private music teacher, school principal and more.
Majors
In the Bachelor of Music you will take an extended major in music that provides you with a rigorous, high-quality tertiary music education and an intensive concentration in a chosen area of specialisation: performance, composition, studio teaching, musicology or creative music technology.
Streams and requirements
Performance/Musicology/Studio Teaching Streams:
- A practical requirement equivalent to AMEB Grade 7, demonstrated by an audition
- A strong background in music theory
Composition Stream:
- A practical requirement equivalent to AMEB Grade 5, demonstrated by an audition
- A strong background in music theory
- A portfolio is also required
Creative Music Technology Stream:
- A practical requirement equivalent to AMEB Grade 4, demonstrated by an audition
- A background in music theory
- A portfolio is also required
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Use the ATAR 70 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CrawleyWAAugust 2026
- CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
- CrawleyWA

