Overview

The Music program at Western Sydney University develops innovative, articulate musicians who contribute to the music community and the culture it serves. It offers high-level training in music, music performance, composition, sound technologies, music theory, musicology, arranging music and music analysis. It does this in well-equipped studios, and in a lecture/workshop/tutorial environment.

Skills in music performance, composition and sound technologies are augmented by intellectual, theoretical and contextual studies. An active staff of music-academics supports students to develop their individual goals.

Your career

As a Music graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Audio Engineering

Composition

Multimedia

Music journalism and critiquing

Performance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Western Art Music

Basic Composition, Craft and Theory

Music Performance

Sound Technologies

Music, Culture and Discourse

Composition and Creativity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Penrith, Australia

Disciplines

Music View 91 other Bachelors in Music in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

82

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

58

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 065052F

an interview/audition in which personal aptitude, professional experience and educational qualifications are taken into consideration.

or

a written application that demonstrates that the applicant has attained a pass standard (minimum) of 6th Grade Performance (Instrument or voice) through the AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity College) AND a pass standard (minimum) of 4th Grade musicianship and/or theory through the AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity College).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34776 AUD / year

≈ 34776 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Student Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

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Overview

Your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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