Course overview
The Bachelor of Applied Music blends creativity with real-world application and prepares students for a wide range of careers in music teaching, production, performance, mixed-media arts, and community projects.
This course focuses on four interconnected study areas:
instrumental music teaching; how music contributes to personal and social wellbeing; creative digital music production, video and streaming, and AI music; performance skills, music theory, arranging and songwriting. Year 1 builds foundational musicianship and academic skills. Years 2 and 3 add multidisciplined studies in wellbeing, teaching, and digital music and video production. A major graduating project is undertaken in the final year. Minor studies in other creative disciplines such as visual art, writing, digital media, psychology and Aboriginal studies may be undertaken as part of this degree.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Career outcomes directly arising from this course include: professional performer, songwriter/composer, music producer, remix artist, music streamer/influencer, music video producer, mixed-media artist, instrumental music teacher, private small-group music teacher and facilitator, music theory tutor, and project worker – arts and community organisations, public funding grants, etc.
Majors
Music.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). English language test selection International applicants must also satisfy the English Language Test (IELTS) (or equivalent). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). English language test selection International applicants must also satisfy the English Language Test (IELTS) (or equivalent). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Higher Education Studies Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR: Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies in Music. OR: Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VET Studies Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Work/Life experience Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Creative Arts or similar. OR: Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. PLUS: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
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.
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Campuses & intake dates
- Footscray NicholsonVIC