Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Arts (BMus(Hons)/BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2017
Duration
5 Years full-time
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
80
Program code
2405
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 English and audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music websiteAdditional application information
Students wishing to undertake a specialisation in Music Education should enrol in the Bachelor of Music(Hons)/Bachelor of Education.
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.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass.uq.edu.au/askhass
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
5 Years full-time
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
80
Program code
2405
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 English and audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website View the equivalent qualifications for international students.CRICOS Code: 089658M
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.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.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Major
- Ancient History / Extended Major
- Ancient History/History Major
- Anthropology / Extended Major
- Archaeology / Extended Major
- Art History / Extended Major
- Chinese / Extended Major
- Chinese Translation and Interpreting / Extended Major
- Classical Languages / Extended Major
- Criminology / Extended Major
- Drama / Extended Major
- Economics / Extended Major
- English / Extended Major
- English Literature / Extended Major
- Film and Television Studies Major
- French / Extended Major
- Gender Studies Minor
- Geography / Extended Major
- German / Extended Major
- History / Extended Major
- Indonesian / Extended Major
- International Relations / Extended Major
- Italian Major
- Japanese / Extended Major
- Journalism and Mass Communication Major
- Korean / Extended Major
- Latin American Studies Minor
- Linguistics / Extended Major
- Mathematics / Extended Major
- Media and Digital Cultures Major
- Peace and Conflict Studies / Extended Major
- Philosophy / Extended Major
- Political Science / Extended Major
- Popular Music and Technology Major
- Psychology / Extended Major
- Public Policy Major
- Russian / Extended Major
- Sociology / Extended Major
- Spanish / Extended Major
- Sports Studies / Extended Major
- Studies in Australian Culture Minor
- Studies in Religion / Extended Major
- Writing / Extended Major
Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 English and audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music websiteAdditional application information
Students wishing to undertake a specialisation in Music Education should enrol in the Bachelor of Music(Hons)/Bachelor of Education.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 English and audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music websiteVisa requirements
CRICOS Code: 089658M
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.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.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
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.
