Overview

The Music program at Monash University you’ll develop advanced knowledge in one of three specialisations: Composition and Music Technology; Music Performance (Classical or Jazz and Improvisation); Popular Music.

Key facts

In this course you’ll develop new skills, knowledge and understandings of how to work with music and the performing arts in an increasingly digital world. You’ll study with accomplished teaching staff, access a curriculum full of performance opportunities and build your international networks. Upon graduating you’ll be ready to work in a wide range of roles across the music industry and beyond.

The Bachelor of Music enables you to master technical and performance skills and develop specialised knowledge in your chosen practice.

During your studies, you’ll learn and collaborate with some of the world's leading musicians and be supported by the network of world-renowned academics at the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance.

Engaging with the historical, creative, technical and cultural aspects of music, you’ll broaden your perspectives on music in the world and lay the foundations for a rewarding career in music.

Careers and opportunities

The Bachelor of Music opens up opportunities for a range of fulfilling and culturally enriching careers.

On completion of the course, you’ll be ready to work in an exciting range of professions and fields, including: performing, composing, music writing, music journalism, festival management, marketing, artist management, producing, publishing, editing, audio engineering, conducting, music therapy, radio presenting, and much more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition and music technology

Music performance

Popular music

Music theory and ear training

Music across time

Music in Australia

Preparing for careers in the performing arts industry

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-28 00:00:00

More details

International: Non-year 12 applicants International students can apply for a place anytime throughout the year. Current year 12 or IB students By late Septem

Language

English

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clayton, Australia

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

CRICOS: 017113G

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39500 AUD / year

≈ 39500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10000 AUD / year

≈ 10000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key facts

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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