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Bachelor of Music with Honours

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

This graduate programme is for those who graduated from the Bachelor of Music (or an equivalent degree) with good grades and who wish to extend themselves.

The MusB(Hons) offers pathways in Composition or Performance. It is possible to choose courses to give a more general, non-specialised degree if desired.

The degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit.

Subjects and Courses
  • ARTS401 Arts Research and Scholarship: Introduction to Theories and Methods
  • MUSI481 Research Project

Entry criteria

You must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor of Music with at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, and been approved to enrol.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements.

See how to provide your English language evidence to UC.

If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

Entry into Performance courses are limited and applications for auditions are required – see 'How to apply' below.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Music with Honours or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

Entry into Performance is limited and an application for audition is required. Applications close on 20 September of the preceding year. Contact the Department of Music for more information and an application form.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

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