The School of Music provides study and practical experience covering a wide musical field. Students are encouraged to participate in musical activities not only as a component of their formal studies but also as a cooperative contribution to the musical life of the University and its surrounding community.

Before enrolment, intending students should carefully consider where they hope to pursue further careers in the light of their special interests.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts (BMus/BA)
Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (BMus/BEd)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCreativeArts)

Practical Studies
Click here for more information on Practical Studies and Music Performance
 
Bachelor of Music Honours
Admission to the fourth year Honours program is available to eligible students after the completion of year three of the BMus. Full details of entry requirements and courses are specified on the Bachelor of Music - Honours application form.
 
 
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Music Field of Study
Students require a GPA of 5.8 to be eligible to enrol in a Bachelor of Arts(Honours) - Music field of Study.
Click here for information about applying for the Bachelor of Arts(Honours) program
Please note that along with your Honours Application form, you must also submit a Study Plan for approval with your Honours application.
For more information, contact the Bachelor of Arts(Honours)-Music Field of study co-ordinator: Dr. Simon Perry 
 
 

Postgraduate Programs

Postgraduate study in the School of Music can be undertaken by Research (PhD and MPhil), or by Coursework. 
Postgraduate students play an important part in the School's intellectual life and are given opportunities to participate in seminars, performances, conferences, tutoring and other activities.
Master of Music
Graduate Certificate in Music (GCMus)
 

Research Higher Degree Programs 

The School prepares candidates for research higher degrees in a range of fields, including: Performance, Composition, Musicology, and Music Education. Depending on the field, the School accepts candidates at the levels of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). These degrees are taught within the School of Music, but are awarded by the UQ Graduate School. Both the School of Music and the Graduate School share responsibility for administering these degrees.

The School of Music currently has around 50 postgraduate students active in all fields of research, all of whom contribute to the intellectual life of the School, not only through their research, but through seminar presentations, tutoring, publication, conferences and representation on committees. Enquiries about research higher degrees can be directed to the Head of School [m.barrett@uq.edu.au], or the Postgraduate Co-ordinator [denis.collins@uq.edu.au].
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Music