Bachelors of Music/Arts (BMus/BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
5 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2105
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Music/Arts:
Entry requirements
OP/Rank 2012*
m/0
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
723302 - B Music/B Arts
Prerequisites
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.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5937
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through 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.
Duration
5 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2105
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Music/Arts:
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
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. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 020141K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 24300
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelors of Music/Arts?
The dual 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.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Music/Arts:
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.
Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Studies
- Ancient History / Extended Major
- Ancient History/History
- Anthropology / Extended Major
- Archaeology / Extended Major
- Art History / Extended Major
- Asian Studies
- Chinese / Extended Major
- Classical Languages / Extended Major
- Criminology / Extended Major
- Drama / Extended Major
- Economics / Extended Major
- English / Extended Major
- English Language and Communication
- English Literature / Extended Major
- Film and Television Studies
- French / Extended Major
- Gender Studies
- Geography / Extended Major
- German / Extended Major
- History / Extended Major
- Indonesian / Extended Major
- Information Technology
- International Relations / Extended Major
- Italian
- Japanese / Extended Major
- Journalism and Mass Communication / Extended Major
- Korean / Extended Major
- Linguistics / Extended Major
- Mathematics / Extended Major
- Media, Communication and Cultural Studies
- Peace and Conflict Studies / Extended Major
- Philosophy / Extended Major
- Political Science / Extended Major
- Popular Music
- Psychology / Extended Major
- Public Policy
- Russian / Extended Major
- Sociology / Extended Major
- Spanish / Extended Major
- Sports Studies / Extended Major
- Studies in Religion / Extended Major
- World Literatures and Cultures / Extended Major
- Writing / Extended Major
Music
Honours
Honours is awarded based on the weighted percentage of specific courses in the program's final year.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
723302 - B Music/B Arts
Prerequisites
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.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
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.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
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. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 020141K
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5937
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 24300
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Some courses may incur additional costs such as piano accompaniment.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Music/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).
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelors of Music/Arts
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #88 comprising -
- #56 including a major in Composition, Music Performance or Musicology as set out in the BMus List (note that combined majors in Composition and Musicology or Performance and Musicology are not possible); and
- #32 from Part A of the BA List (other than music courses) including two majors or one extended major.
Refer to BMus/BA rules for further information.
