- How long it takes
- 2 to 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 44.95
- Lowest offered at The University of Melbourne, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 17 providers
- 7 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Music asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a genuine interest in music and how it works
- the habit of practising regularly
- an open mind for feedback and new ideas
- good listening skills
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Undergraduate Certificate?
The Bachelor of Music is the higher level. The Undergraduate Certificate in Music sits at a lower level.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Music Director
Music directors lead the rehearsals and performances that turn a written score into a live performance.
Median pay$72,800 (estimate)
Musician
Musicians write, arrange and perform music for audiences, recordings or other people's projects, usually piecing together a living from several of these at once.
Median pay$91,800
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 17 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
Monash University
Clayton, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 61.4 lowest
- (2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
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Western Sydney University
Penrith, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
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Griffith University
Brisbane City, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Fee
- $9,800 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Victoria University
Footscray Nicholson, Footscray Park, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
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University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
4.2from 775 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
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University of Southern Queensland
Springfield, QLD
4.1from 504 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for The University of Sydney (opens in a new tab)
The University of Sydney
Conservatorium, NSW
4.5from 2,084 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for Excelsia University College (opens in a new tab)
Excelsia University College
Pennant Hills, NSW
3.4from 173 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are supportive, patient and explain things clearly
- Staff are kind and helpful with student queries
What to weigh up
- Student services can be hard to reach
- Fee and enrolment issues can be slow to fix
- Timetables and due dates can change at short notice
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Music.
- Performance and instrument skills
- Composition
- Music theory and analysis
- Music history and musicology
- Ensemble and performance experience
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Undergraduate Certificate in Music?
The Bachelor of Music is the higher level. The Undergraduate Certificate in Music sits at a lower level.
How is it different from Diploma of Music?
The Bachelor of Music is the higher level. The Diploma of Music sits at a lower level.
How is it different from Associate Degree of Music?
The Bachelor of Music is the higher level. The Associate Degree of Music sits at a lower level.