Overview

The Music (Honours) programme from Griffith University aims to produce graduates who are highly skilled, musically adaptable and equipped to enter further Higher Degree by Research (HDR) study and/or professional life as creative and flexible 21st century musical performers and researchers. This programme will provide the opportunity for students to develop their specialist interests through focus on a programme of research or of practice-based work or a combination of both.

This programme is offered full-time and on-campus.

If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected programme duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP.

Career

Graduates will be realistic and self-motivated, with a clear sense of direction and a repertoire of relevant professional skills acquired through practical experience and workplace training. This academic programme is designed for the musician and para-musical professional of the 21st century. It provides the highest level of training in performance, composition and research, and aims to produce professionals who will be leaders in their field and who demonstrate adaptability, self-motivation, technological literacy and breadth of vision. The programme will also provide a pathway to higher degree research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Honours Project Study A

The Romantic Imagination

20th Century Modernism

Digital Music and Culture

Music Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

More details

International: We accept applications all year round. To give yourself enough time to prepare, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Music 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cricos code - 076297E

have successfully completed the requirements of a Bachelor of Music or hold a three or four year degree in music from a recognised university which is equivalent to the Bachelor of Music at Griffith University;

have achieved a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.2 (on a scale of 7.0) or equivalent from a recognised University (consideration will be given to students who achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.2 in the final year of their programme);

for those applying for the written research pathway provide a Dissertation Research proposal (maximum 1200 words) which outlines a rationale, research question and methodology and which demonstrates a sound understanding of relevant literature.

for those pursuing the artistic practice pathway, provide an artistic statement outlining the rational for applying for the BMus Honours, clearly outlining creative and professional aspirations (Max 500 words).

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41000 AUD / year

≈ 41000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9600 AUD / year

≈ 9600 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 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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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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