Overview

The Music - Jazz Performance course from Adelaide University will develop your technical and musical skills. Receive one-on-one tuition and masterclasses. Advance your knowledge on jazz history and developments. Learn from Australian and international jazz musicians and educators. Get practical experience across different musical settings including big bands, Latin bands, small jazz ensembles, guitar band, trad jazz ensemble and jazz choirs.

Instrument options for this degree include:

Bass
Drums
Guitar
Piano/keyboard
Trumpet
Trombone
Saxophone
Violin
Voice.

You’ll graduate a knowledgeable and creative music professional with the skills to work in a range of roles from musician to music critic.

Career opportunities:

Jazz music is an improvisational genre known for its syncopated rhythms and diverse musical influences. As an expert in jazz performance, you could pursue a diverse set of careers. Maybe you’ll open your own jazz club. Perhaps you’ll play in bands, ensembles, or perform as a solo artist.

You could also pursue the following careers:

Creative performer
Composer
Band leader
Music Educator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life in Music
Composition
Musicianship
Music, Media & Contemporary Society
Indigenous Music: Roots & Key Concepts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 93 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115735E

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher qualification at a recognised higher education institution.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45600 AUD / year

≈ 45600 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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