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Course Information

Bachelor of Music

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code W76

The Bachelor of Music is designed to prepare students for entry into the many branches of the music profession. The strength of the program is in its interdisciplinary nature. For example, not only are the core areas of history and theory taught through a broad range of music, but at every stage in the course the structure also allows students to pursue highly specialist training in areas both inside and outside their major. With a focus on practical skills in classical, contemporary, jazz, composition and music technology, the course is taught by world class practitioners whose expertise spans the breadth of the music world today. Regardless of the area of specialisation, the Bachelor of Music prepares students for a wide range of employment options in a variety of different industries. For example, a performance specialisation can lead to employment as an accompanist, orchestral musician, composer, concert manager, music administrator or music teacher. A composition and music technology specialisation can lead to employment as a composer, film scorer, music producer, teacher, DJ or audio technician.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Performance Experience Requirement

All students must complete the WIL unit MUS3120 The Art of Teaching and Learning Music offered in collaboration with education partners. The course also offers opportunities for WIL through regular ensemble performance outside of ECU in professional settings, and additional WIL opportunity is available in MUS3150 Music and Community.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Adopt a global outlook and exercise respect for cultural diversity, including an enhanced understanding of the music and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples.
2. Apply effective teamwork and leadership skills in various settings according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice and professional accountability.
3. Communicate clearly and coherently in a range of modes relative to context and audience.
4. Exercise self-reflection, judgement and responsibility in developing artistic practice and individual learning in response to diverse professional contexts.
5. Think creatively to identity, analyse and resolve musical and conceptual problems.
6. Think critically to conceptualise and synthesise musical ideas to inform creative practice.
7. Undertake sustained, high-level independent practice in a chosen music specialisation with reference to its underlying principles and its relationship to history, society and culture.
8. Use digital technologies and music-related literacies skills to successfully assimilate and evaluate relevant information from multiple sources.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition. The audition includes a theory test and an interview. Note: The audition/interview requirement may be waived for current ECU students enrolled in the Diploma of Music, Advanced Diploma of Music, Diploma of Music Industry or Advanced Diploma of Music Industry.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years
• Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Mr Stewart SMITH

Course Structure

Students will complete units in the core programme plus a major from their chosen specialist study area: Classical Performance; Composition and Music Technology; Contemporary Performance; or Jazz Performance. Students will also complete 1 WAAPA Music History elective unit and 6 elective units which must be chosen from the list of recommended electives. Students may apply to substitute a unit from outside the Bachelor of Music with course coordinator approval.

The following units can be selected as elective units. Units can only be selected as elective units if they are from outside of the student's enrolled major.

# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the School Progression Panel.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course