About the course

The Bachelor of Music (Worship) degree is a new course embedded within the existing Bachelor of Music (see course page for further details). Students gain the technical, artistic and analytical training required to become professional musicians, with the course diverging in its emphasis on theological preparation for a future in Christian ministry. The addition of specific units such as Worship Music in Practice, Worship Music Placement and Theology of Worship equip students with a deeper understanding of biblical directives and theological approaches to worship through music and how to apply this in diverse church settings. Students explore central themes underpinning personal and corporate worship expression in both Old and New Testament. These include God as Creator and Father, tabernacle/temple worship, the figure of King David, the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the church.

　　Students also apply learnings into music production with a live/digital launch of an EP of original worship music relevant to individual and congregational worship contexts. This industry relevant training encompasses all aspects of pre- and post-production.

　　Additionally, the course features placement within a congregational setting under the mentorship of college staff and a church ministry team. Students are given a context for mentoring, practical skill development, ensemble skills, planning, song writing and worship leading, linking with existing or new campus ministry initiatives at Excelsia College, such as Gathering and/or Praise and Worship meetings and events. Graduates will complete the course, prepared to lead worship ministry teams both on campus and in local churches. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$42,183

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Macquarie Park
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Macquarie Park
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Macquarie Park
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Macquarie Park

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Excelsia College

Artistic and academic skill assessment

　　Audition:

　　Applicant should prepare to present 2 pieces demonstrating their skill on their major instrument (including voice).

　　Interview:

　　Conducted concurrently with the audition. Applicants will discuss their previous musical experience, personal motivation and aspirations.

　　Musical knowledge:

　　In the audition students will be assessed on their current musical knowledge and this will determine whether they go into a beginner or advanced strand in theory units.

　　Australian applicants with recent secondary education (school leavers)

　　Educational Prerequisites

　　NSW Higher School Certificate or its interstate or overseas equivalent, or

　　Attainment of tertiary qualification, or satisfactory completion of at least one year’s full-time load in a tertiary course.

　　Other applicants

　　Applicants with work and life experience

　　Applicants must demonstrate that they have been involved in some form of high level music making for at least 3 years. This could include professional music making, community music making, worship leading.

　　Audition: Applicant should prepare to present (2) pieces demonstrating their skill on their major instrument (including voice).

　　Interview: conducted concurrently with the audition. Applicants will discuss their previous musical experience, personal motivation and aspirations.

　　Musical knowledge: In the audition students will be assessed on their current musical knowledge and this will determine whether they go into a beginner or advanced stream in theory units.

　　Applicants with higher education

　　Audition: Applicant should prepare to present (2) pieces demonstrating their skill on their major instrument (including voice).

　　Interview: conducted concurrently with the audition. Applicants will discuss their previous musical experience, personal motivation and aspirations.

　　Musical knowledge: In the audition students will be assessed on their current musical knowledge and this will determine whether they go into a beginner or advanced stream in theory units.

　　IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT (Internet-based) 60 with no score less than 20

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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