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Bachelor of Applied Music

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: VTAC4300812961UniversityStudy area: Creative ArtsCourse data availableData JSON

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.

Entry requirements

Review the available 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

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.

Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg.

Foundation course or equivalent.

Applicants with VET study

VET Studies

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).

Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Applicants with work and life experience

Work/Life experience

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Creative Arts or similar.

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).

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.