Overview

Further develop your practical and theoretical skills in music.
Gain independent research skills, learn to apply theory, and develop academic expertise.
Demonstrate your knowledge through a dissertation you will write under supervision, in your area of interest.

Career outcomes

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) (Music) program at the University of Southern Queensland will give you specialised and advanced training in the area of music performance, giving you the edge you need to succeed in the industry.
You will have the practical skills and knowledge necessary to become a soloist or part of an ensemble, jazz performer, repetiteur, music critic, music administrator, librarian, concert promoter, accompanist, orchestral musician, scholar, studio teacher and secondary school teacher (with further study).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Music Application and Theory

Music Technology

Vocal Technique

Harmony

Instrumental Laboratory

Recital Preparation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

8 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Toowoomba, Australia

Disciplines

Music Musicology Art and Craft View 19 other Bachelors in Art and Craft in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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80

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 077427C

Completion of a bachelor degree, or equivalent, in creative arts or a related discipline, with a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.0.
Submit a proposal outlining the initial direction of your Honours research (750 words).
Have an interview with relevant supervisor/s (telephone or face-to-face). This will be in addition to having a 5.0 (or above) GPA.

Some consideration for significant professional practice can be given to applicants at the discretion of the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts. Specific entry requirements can be:

credit level (grade point average of 5.0/7 i.e. 71.4 per cent) in the entire degree and permission of the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
a grade point average of 5/7 (71.4 per cent) across all levels in the proposed major study
a grade point average of 5.2/7 (74.3 per cent) in the third level of the program (i.e. Major and Option)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27400 AUD / year

≈ 27400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25760 AUD / year

≈ 25760 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported: AUD 8948
International Online: AUD 27400

Living costs

Toowoomba

Australia

1200 - 2000 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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