Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts (BMus(Hons)/BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
The Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts is no longer available.
Duration
5.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2356
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent.*
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
Additional application information
Students wishing to undertake the Bachelor of Music with Honours must lodge a program change request via SI-net by the Friday prior to Orientation week for first semester. To be eligible for consideration for entry to honours, a GPA of 5.8 over the first two years of BMus will be required.
Students wishing to undertake a specialisation in Music Education enrol in the Bachelor of Music(Hons)/Bachelor of Education, which is a five-year program.
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Music (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
5.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2356
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent.*
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
View the equivalent qualifications for international students.CRICOS Code: 081641G
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Music (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts?
This dual degree program is designed to provide students with a professional career in music and a depth of understanding in one or more fields of knowledge in the humanities and social sciences, and culminates in advanced research training in their chosen Music Honours field. Students can structure their program within each degree component to include majors in their area of interest and a range of electives. Refer to the Bachelor of Music (Honours) and the Bachelor of Arts for individual program details and requirements for majors.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts :
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent.*
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
Additional application information
Students wishing to undertake the Bachelor of Music with Honours must lodge a program change request via SI-net by the Friday prior to Orientation week for first semester. To be eligible for consideration for entry to honours, a GPA of 5.8 over the first two years of BMus will be required.
Students wishing to undertake a specialisation in Music Education enrol in the Bachelor of Music(Hons)/Bachelor of Education, which is a five-year program.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent.*
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 081641G
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Music (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Music (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Some courses may incur additional costs such as piano accompaniment.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts
Careers
Graduates of the BA find employment in a wide range of fields, with future directions dependent on the chosen area of study. Specialised areas of study can lead to careers in Psychology or Journalism, while study in History, Political Science, and Criminology, can provide the basis for careers in government, business, media, and humanitarian fields. Music graduates may gain employment in areas such as performance, accompanying, composing, arranging, lecturing, music editing, arts or education administration, librarianship, research, music programming, media work (journalist, critic, author), music education (instrumental school or studio).
Program rules for the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts
To complete the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
To complete the program, a student must complete 80 units, including -
- 48 units from the BMus(Hons) course list, including a BMus(Hons) extended major; or a BMus(Hons) major and a BMus(Hons) minor; and 8 units from part H
- 32 units from BA course list including 2 BA majors; or a BA extended major; or a BA major and 2 BA minors.
Refer to BMus(Hons)/BA rules for further information. Students are advised to consult the BMus(Hons)/BA dual degree planner for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
