- How long it takes
- 4 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Music (Composition) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in creating original music
- patience for refining your work over time
- good listening skills
- a willingness to try different musical ideas
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where 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.
Composer
Composers write original music for film, television, games and the concert hall, and shape how a scene or a work feels.
Median pay$70,200 (estimate)
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 2 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 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)
- Course page for Australian Institute of Music (opens in a new tab)
Australian Institute of Music
Sydney, NSW
3.8from 77 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are supportive, friendly and passionate
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Courses can change at short notice
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Music (Composition).
- Composition technique
- Music for screen and games
- Music technology
- Music theory and analysis
- Portfolio development
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
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for people who want to study music composition at bachelor degree level. It suits those preparing for work as composers.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the conditions with the provider you choose before you apply.