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Bachelor of Music (Performance)
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Overview
The internationally regarded Bachelor of Music (Performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music produces performers of the highest calibre. Students will combine their chosen principal study (instrument, classical voice or jazz) with orchestral studies and chamber music, and core studies such as music skills, analysis, history, culture and pedagogy. You will benefit from one-on-one tuition and make use of Conservatorium's state-of-the-art facilities: practice rooms, extensive library resources and cutting edge music technology. There are also opportunities for international tours with professional orchestras, bands and ensembles. You will undergo a comprehensive education on your chosen instrument that is designed to push your creative and performative abilities to the next level.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music is Australia's premier music institution. Located in the picturesque Governor's Stables next to the Botanical Gardens and minutes from the Sydney Opera House, the Conservatorium offers world-renowned tuition by Australia's leading musical practitioners in a strongly collaborative, challenging and performance-based environment.
The Bachelor of Music (Performance) Honours is designed to allow students with superior performance ability and potential to extend their knowledge and skill bases and to develop artistic autonomy in the area of their principal study. Honours students will have demonstrated superior performance ability in recital and the capacity to develop and carry out a specialised research project. Honours provides opportunities for students to: extend their pass degree work and gain excellence in performance and performance-based research in a specific area relevant to their own professional and musical interests and needs; develop performance, research and writing skills essential to a level suitable for entry qualification for quality postgraduate programs; obtain an extra professional qualification that may assist employment prospects; and work closely with performance and academic staff of the Conservatorium.
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What you'll study
The Bachelor of Music (Performance) may be undertaken full-time over four years or part-time over eight years. Full-time students enrol in junior units of study with a maximum 48 credit points (cp) during first year. The course is structured to allow students to achieve a high standard in their area of specialisation and to undertake other study central to the development of the professional musician.
There are compulsory core studies in which students must complete a minimum number of credit points: principal study (48cp), studies in analysis, history and culture (24cp), music skills (24cp) and a range of complimentary studies in performance and ensemble units. In the final year, 24 credit points of Project units are taken along with a further 12 credit points of electives related to the project study area. Students also select other elective units of study, either from within their specialisation, in another area of musical study at the Conservatorium, or in another faculty of the University.
Applying for admission
Prospective domestic students apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Refer to the UAC website for key dates.
Current students applying to transfer from one bachelor degree to another, apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the transferring courses page.
Current students applying to transfer from a diploma to a bachelor degree must apply through UAC.
For other useful information, visit our How to Apply page.
Assumed knowledge
Music 2 or international equivalents.Applying for honours
The Bachelor of Music (Performance) Honours is designed to allow students with superior performance ability and potential to extend their knowledge and skill bases and to develop artistic autonomy in the area of their principal study. Honours students will have demonstrated superior performance ability in recital and the capacity to develop and carry out a specialised research project. Honours provides opportunities for students to: extend their pass degree work and gain excellence in performance and performance-based research in a specific area relevant to their own professional and musical interests and needs; develop performance, research and writing skills essential to a level suitable for entry qualification for quality postgraduate programs; obtain an extra professional qualification that may assist employment prospects; and work closely with performance and academic staff of the Conservatorium.
Admission requirement
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for domestic mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking.
Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule. In addition, admission to this course requires the applicant to attend an audition in the proposed instrument or voice or submit a portfolio of work. The results of this process will form part of the ranking of applicants.
Course opportunities
All students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music participate in masterclasses with visiting artists, public recitals and performances in world class venues. Students may participate in international performance tours each year and may undertake exchange study at an overseas university as an integral part of their course.Graduate opportunities
The Bachelor of Music (Performance) supports the development of professional musicians through acquisition of an integrated body of knowledge, skills and attitudes. While students are required to specialise in their principal study and to reach levels of excellence demanded by the music profession, graduates are prepared for a diverse range of career opportunities, including careers as performing soloists, chamber musicians and orchestral/ensemble players, as well as music educators, creators, researchers and writers.
- artist agent
- arts administrator
- audio engineer
- chamber/orchestral musician
- composer
- concert manager
- concert soloist
- conductor
- contemporary musician
- digital music composer
- ethnomusicologist
- event producer
- festival or venue manager
- film score composer
- interactive music designer
- jazz musician
- music journalist
- music producer
- musicologist
- opera singer
- orchestra manager
- piano accompanist
- private studio teacher
- school music teacher
Career information for UAC
Examples include performers (symphonic, ensemble, solo instrumental, and vocal), studio music teaching, musicology and music-related careers such as music journalism, music administration, music librarianship, music technology.
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Domestic students
Indicative Undergraduate Student Contribution Amount
The student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and the specific units of study in which you enrol. For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website.
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the student contribution. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html.
Visa/MasterCard surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa or MasterCard. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
International students
Indicative International Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Students
The tuition fee for international undergraduate students is an indication of the fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount. For further information about how to calculate your specific total tuition fees, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html. In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.
Visa/MasterCard surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa or MasterCard. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.