About the course

In this degree, you will learn all facets of musical composition, and we will support you to specialise and create ambitious, informed, well-crafted, and individual work. You will also develop the skills to compose electroacoustic music, including sound art, digital music and computer music.

　　This program is for students who are interested in becoming a professional composer and creating music for the concert hall.

　　You will develop the skills to compose electroacoustic music, including sound art, digital music and computer music.

　　In addition, you will complete core studies in compositional techniques and analysis, instrumentation and orchestration, music theory and aural training and historical & cultural studies. 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: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Camperdown

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

To gain entry, applicants will need:

　　An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an IB or equivalent

　　To make a course application to UAC (or direct to USyd for certain international students), and

　　Submit a portfolio and register for an interview

　　Applicants without an ATAR from the NSW Higher School Certificate may be granted admission on the basis of:

　　A recognised secondary school level qualification (including overseas qualifications)

　　or having successfully undertaken tertiary studies in music at or above Diploma level to the equivalent of at least one year of study

　　or in a special admission category such as mature age entry

　　TOEFL-IBT- A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

　　IELTS score- A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

　　TOEFL - PBT score-A minimum result of 565 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing

　　IB Diploma - 25

　　International ATAR – 70

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 85.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Sydney. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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