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Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Composition)
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Overview
If you want to become a professional composer and specialise in
music for the concert hall, this degree is for you. You will focus on
art music and study with internationally regarded composers.
The combined Bachelor of Music and Advanced Studies in Composition will extend your knowledge and develop advanced skills, not only in Composition but also in your chosen major from the University's shared pool.
Creating
new music is a vital part of studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of
Music. The Conservatorium’s composition and music technology staff are
some of Australia’s most gifted and widely recognised composers. You
will learn all facets of musical composition, and we will support you to
specialise and create more ambitious work.
Have the opportunity
to have your music performed by Conservatorium orchestras, ensembles and
guest artists. Get involved with student-led concerts and composing for
events with our industry partners.
Subject areas
Shared pool
What you'll study
You will develop the skills to compose electroacoustic music, including sound art, digital music and computer music.
In addition, you will complete core studies in compositional techniques and analysis, instrumentation and orchestration, music theory and aural training and historical & cultural studies.
The Advanced Studies component will allow you to specialise in a major of your choice from the University's shared pool.
The following areas offer majors and minors in the shared pool (Table S):
- Architecture and Interaction Design
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business and Commerce
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Health, Medicine and Dentistry
- Music
- Science, Agriculture, Environment and Veterinary Science.
Assumed knowledge
HSC Music 2 or equivalent notation skills
Applying for honours
The Composition Honours program is designed to allow students with superior composition ability and potential to extend their knowledge and skill bases.
Candidates will have demonstrated superior composition skills and the capacity to develop and carry out a specialised research project. Honours will provide you with opportunities to:
- extend your pass degree work and gain excellence in composition and composition-based research in a specific area relevant to your own professional and musical interests and needs
- develop composition, research and writing skills essential to a level suitable for entry qualification for quality postgraduate programs
- obtain an extra professional qualification that may assist employment prospects; and work closely with academic staff of the Conservatorium.
Admission requirement
To gain entry, applicants will need:
- An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an IB Diploma or equivalent
- To make a course application to UAC (or direct to USyd for certain international students), and
- Submit a portfolio and register for an interview
- Refer to the UAC website and the Sydney Conservatorium website for closing application dates
Applicants without an ATAR from the NSW Higher School Certificate may be granted admission on the basis of:
- A recognised secondary school level qualification (including overseas qualifications)
- or having successfully undertaken tertiary studies in music at or above Diploma level to the equivalent of at least one year of study
- or in a special admission category such as mature age entry
Prospective international students: You may also need to fulfil English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
Current students applying to transfer, make an internal course application then visit the Con website to register your portfolio and schedule an interview.
Credit for previous study
If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.
Course opportunities
You will receive individual lessons along with studies in:
- compositional techniques and analysis
- music technology skills
- music theory and aural training
- historical and cultural studies.
You will also have access to diverse electives across the University of Sydney.
Option to combine with
Professional accreditation
Graduate opportunities
Career information for UAC
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Domestic students
Indicative Undergraduate Student Contribution Amount
The student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and the specific units of study in which you enrol. For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website.
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs
Please note that for some courses there are additional costs in addition to the student contribution. Some of these additional costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Please consult the University's web page for more information: https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
International students
Indicative International Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Students
The tuition fee for international undergraduate students is an indication of the fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount. For further information about how to calculate your specific total tuition fees, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Combined undergraduate degree tuition fees
For international students, for combined undergraduate degrees, a single indicative course tuition fee applies for the duration of your study in the combined degree, regardless of the units of study that are undertaken as part of your combined degree. Importantly, the single indicative course tuition fee is subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your study in the combined degree.
Additional incidental costs and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html. In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through a government approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government. Further information is available from https://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/living-costs/health-insurance.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
