About the course

Regardless of what genre you’re interested in or currently practising, you’ll learn a well-rounded blend of practical skills and music theory that elevate technique, approach and knowledge.

　　Learn from some of Melbourne’s most renowned composers and performers and create a versatile future with the potential to be a Performer, Creative Director or several other specialist niches across media, publishing and recording.

　　Your teachers in the Bachelor of Music maintain strong and active ties with the music industry, being active performers, composers and arrangers as well as educators. Their industry involvement is recognised through awards, grants and prizes from industry bodies such as APRA/AMCOS, The Australian Jazz Bell Awards and The Australia Council for the Arts. The teachers tour and study interstate and overseas to create global industry ties and maintain currency.

　　As a graduate, you will be qualified as an arranger, performer, composer, songwriter, small business operator, music programmer, director, creative director, private studio teacher, community music director, sound creator and sound technician. You may also gain specialist jobs in the music industry including music media, equipment, publishing and record companies. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 1 (January), 2022	Fairfield
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Fairfield
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Fairfield
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Fairfield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Melbourne Polytechnic

Australian Year 12 equivalency, to include studies in music (group and/or solo performance)

　　International AS/A Levels (Cambridge) / International Advanced Levels (Edexcel Pearson): C grade in English

　　International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP): Grade 3 in English A, Grade 4 in English B (HL), Grade 4 in English B (SL)

　　IELTS: Course with IELTS 6.0 overall no individual band less than 5.5

　　TOEFL iBT: 64 overall, Writing: 21, Speaking: 18, Reading: 13, Listening: 12

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 64.0

　　

Application deadline:

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