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Bachelor of Music Studies

The Bachelor of Music Studies is a degree for students seeking a broad musical education and its structure facilitates creative interdisciplinary links within music disciplines and between music and other subject areas in the University of Sydney.

The course develops broadly educated musicians who are able to apply their knowledge, skills and attitudes creatively and flexibly in a variety of music and music-related professions.

The goals of the Bachelor of Music Studies are:

  • to develop general musical abilities in the areas of performance, musicology, composition and music education
  • to develop students' ability to see themselves, their musical art and their educational activities in a wide cultural perspective, and
  • to develop the generic attributes of graduates of the University of Sydney.

Course structure

The degree is structured to allow students flexibility in their choice of units so they may pursue their own combinations of musical and non-musical disciplines, and students may choose units of study taught at another faculty of the University of Sydney, up to a maximum of 28 credit points.

All students take a Principal Study in an instrument, voice, composition or musicology, core units in music skills, music pedagogy and music history and other units of their own choice.

Principal study is available in the following areas:

  • Brass: french horn, trombone, trumpet, tuba
  • Composition: instrumental/vocal and electroacoustic
  • Early Music Performance: baroque flute, harpsichord, lute, recorder, viola da gamba, baroque trumpet
  • Musicology
  • Organ
  • Percussion
  • Piano
  • Strings: cello, double bass, guitar, harp, viola, violin
  • Voice: classical or jazz
  • Woodwind: bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone.

Core requirements

Students must successfully complete 144 credit points and reach the minimum levels of achievement in each core area of their specialisation as outlined in the degree resolutions.

Typical enrolment patterns

A typical program in the Bachelor of Music Studies, together with the credit point value, is set out in the following tables.

Bachelor of Music Studies (Composition Principal Study)

Semester 1

 

Semester 2

 

Semester 3

 

CMPN1601 Composition 1

6

CMPN1602 Composition 2

6

CMPN2603 Composition 3

6

MCGY1008 Harmony and Analysis 1

3

MCGY1009 Harmony and Analysis 2

3

MCGY2010 Harmony and Analysis 3

3

MCGY1000 Aural Perception 1 

3

MCGY1003 Aural Perception 2 

3

MCGY2004 Aural Perception 3 

 3

CMPN1611 Instrumentation and Orchestration

6

CMPN1612 New Music, New Thinking

6

CMPN2613 Comp Techniques: Number & Process

6

CMPN1000 Comp Through Impro 1/Ensemble/CMPN2000 Performance for Composers: Percussion 1

3

CMPN1003 Comp Through Impro 2/Ensemble/CMPN2001 Performance for Composers: Percussion 2

3

CMPN1631 Electroacoustic Music 1

6

CMPN2006 Sound Recording Fundamentals

3

MUED1002 Creative Music Technology

3

  

 

 

24

 

24

 

24

Semester 4

 

Semester 5

 

Semester 6

 

CMPN2604 Composition 4

6

CMPN3605 Composition 5

6

CMPN3606 Composition 6

6

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

CMPN1632 Electroacoustic Music 2

6

CMPN3000 Composer Performer Workshop 1

3

Composition elective or free choice

12

CMPN2614 Comp Techniques: Tonality & Process

6

Composition elective or free choice

9

  

 

 

24

 

24

 

24
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Bachelor of Music Studies (Musicology Principal Study)

Semester 1

 

Semester 2

 

Semester 3

 

MCGY1601 Musicology 1

6

MCGY1602 Musicology 2

6

MCGY2603 Musicology 3

6

MCGY1000 Aural Perception 1

3

MCGY1003 Aural Perception 2

3

MCGY2004 Aural Perception 3

3

MCGY1008 Harmony and Analysis 1

3

MCGY1009 Harmony and Analysis 2

3

MCGY2010 Harmony and Analysis 3

3

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Teaching Music/Pedagogy

3

Free Choice

3

MCGY1019 Musicology Workshop 1

3

Ensemble

3

Ensemble

3

Ensemble

3

 

24

 

24

 

24

Semester 4

  

Semester 5

  

Semester 6

  

MCGY2604 Musicology 4

6

MCGY3605 Musicology 5

6

MCGY3606 Musicology 6

6

MCGY2005 Aural Perception 4

3

Analysis, history and culture studies

12

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

MCGY2011 Harmony and Analysis 4

3

MCGY2018 Musicology Workshop 3

3

MCGY2019 Musicology Workshop 4

3

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Free Choice

3

Free Choice

9

MCGY1020 Musicology Workshop 2

3

 

 

  

 

Ensemble

3

        
 

24

  

24

  

24
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Bachelor of Music Studies (Classical Voice Principal Study)

Semester 1

 

Semester 2

 

Semester 3

 

VSAO1611 Voice 1

6

VSAO1612 Voice 2

6

VSAO2613 Voice 3

6

MCGY1000 Aural Perception 1

3

MCGY1003 Aural Perception 2

3

MCGY2004 Aural Perception 3

3

MCGY1008 Harmony and Analysis 1

3

MCGY1009 Harmony and Analysis 2

3

MCGY2010 Harmony and Analysis 3

3

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

3

Diction 1

3

Diction 2

3

Diction 3

6

Teaching Music/Pedagogy

3

 Free Choice

3

 VSAO1017 Vocal Performance Class 1

3

 

24

 

24

 

24

Semester 4

 

Semester 5

 

Semester 6

 

VSAO2614 Voice 4

6

VSAO3215 Voice 5

6

VSAO3216 Voice 6

6

MCGY2005 Aural Perception 4

3

VSAO2037 Vocal Performance Class 3

3

VSAO2038 Vocal Performance Class 4

3

MCGY2011 Harmony and Analysis 4

3

Diction 5

3

Diction 6

3

Diction 4

3

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

Free Choice

12

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

Free Choice

6

  

 
VSAO1018 Vocal Performance Class 2

3

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

24

 

24
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Bachelor of Music Studies (Instrumental Principal Study)

Semester 1

 

Semester 2

 

Semester 3

 

Principal Study 1

6

Principal Study 2

6

Principal Study 3

6

MCGY1000 Aural Perception 1

3

MCGY1003 Aural Perception 2

3

MCGY2004 Aural Perception 3

3

MCGY1008 Harmony and Analysis 1

3

MCGY1009 Harmony and Analysis 2

3

MCGY2010 Harmony and Analysis 3

3

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

Ensemble

3

Ensemble

3

Teaching Music/Pedagogy

3
Free Choice

3

Free Choice

3

Ensemble

3

 

24

 

24

 

24

Semester 4

 

Semester 5

 

Semester 6

 

Principal Study 4

6

Principal Study 5

6

Principal Study 6

6

MCGY2005 Aural Perception 4

3

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

MCGY2011 Harmony and Analysis 4

3

Free Choice

12

Free Choice

12

Ensemble

3

  

 

  

 

Free Choice

9

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

24

 

24
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Bachelor of Music Studies (Jazz Voice Principal Study)

Semester 1

  

Semester 2

  

Semester 3

  

JAZZ1631 Jazz Vocal 1

6

JAZZ1632 Jazz Vocal 2

6

JAZZ2633 Jazz Vocal 3

6

JAZZ1621 Jazz Music Skills 1

6

JAZZ1622 Jazz Music Skills 2

6

JAZZ2623 Jazz Music Skills 3

6

JAZZ1021 Jazz History 1

3

JAZZ1022 Jazz History 2

3

JAZZ2018 Jazz History 3

3

JAZZ1029 Jazz Small Ensemble 1

3

JAZZ1030 Jazz Small Ensemble 2

3

JAZZ2026 Jazz Small Ensemble 3

3
JAZZ1661 Jazz Pedagogy

3

 JAZZ1026 Jazz Piano 2/Free Choice 

3

JAZZ2022 Jazz Piano 3/Free Choice

3
JAZZ1025 Jazz Piano 1/Free Choice

 3

 Free Choice

 3

 Free Choice

 3
 

24

  

24

  

24

Semester 4

  

Semester 5

  

Semester 6

  

JAZZ2634 Jazz Vocal 4

6

JAZZ3635 Jazz Vocal 5

6

JAZZ3636 Jazz Vocal 6

6

JAZZ2624 Jazz Music Skills 4

6

JAZZ3012 Jazz Small Ensemble 5

3

JAZZ3013 Jazz Small Ensemble 6

3

JAZZ2019 Jazz History 4

3

JAZZ3618 Jazz Analysis: An Introduction/AHS equivalent

6

JAZZ3631 Music Business Skills

6

JAZZ2027 Jazz Small Ensemble 4

3

Free Choice

9

 Free Choice 

9 

JAZZ2023 Jazz Piano 4/Free Choice

3

        

Free Choice 

 3

        
 

24

  

24

  

24
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Course rules

 

Bachelor of Music Studies


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

QH020

Bachelor of Music Studies

QH030

Bachelor of Music Studies (Honours)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is normally full time. Part time study may be permitted upon successful application.

3 Admission to candidature

(1)
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.
(2)
In addition, admission to this course requires the applicant to complete a music skills test or jazz aptitude test and:
(a)
Principal Study in Composition, to submit at least three compositions in different performance media which should represent their present level of achievement as composers and to attend an interview;
(b)
Principal Study in Musicology, to present an example of recent written work and to attend an interview;
(c)
Principal Study in Performance, to undertake a practical audition in their nominated instrument or in voice.
(3)
The results of this process will form part of the ranking of applicants.

4 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of units of study for Undergraduate Degrees.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 144 credit points and reach the minimum levels of achievement as set out in the tables below:
(a)
Composition

Area of Study

Credit Points

Minimum level of achievement

Principal Study

36

Principal Study 1-6

Composition

36

Instrumentation & Orchestration;

New Music, New Thinking;

Electroacoustic Music 1 & 2;

Composer Performer Workshop 1;

plus a further 9 cps in Composition

Performance

6

6 cps in Ensemble or Composition Through Improvisation

Music Skills

24

18 cps in Harmony & Analysis & Aural Perception;

Creative Music Technology; Sound Recording Fundamentals

Analysis, History and Culture Studies

30

At least 12 credit points from Foundation units;

Comp Techniques: Number & Process; Comp Techniques: Tonality & Process

Electives

 

12

  

 

(b)
Musicology

Area of Study

Credit Points

Minimum level of achievement

Principal Study

36

Principal Study 1-6

Musicology

12

Musicology Workshop 1-4

Analysis, History and Culture Studies

42

At least 24 credit points from Foundation units

Music Skills

24

Harmony and Analysis 1-4; Aural Perception 1-4

Performance

12

  

Teaching Music

3

Can be taken in studio pedagogy or music education units of study

Electives

15

  
(c)
Instrumental

Area of Study

Credit Points

Minimum level of achievement

Principal Study

36

Principal Study 1-6

Performance

12

  

Music Skills

24

Harmony and Analysis 1-4; Aural Perception 1-4; or

Jazz Music Skills 1-4

Analysis, History and Culture Studies

30

At least 12 credit points from Foundation units

Teaching Music

3

Can be taken in studio pedagogy or music education units of study

Electives

39

  

 

(d)
Voice

Area of Study

Credit Points

Minimum level of achievement

Principal Study

36

Principal Study 1-6

Performance

30

Vocal Performance Class 1-4; and

18 credit points of Diction units

Music Skills

24

Harmony and Analysis 1-4; Aural Perception 1-4

Analysis, History and Culture Studies

30

At least 12 credit points from Foundation units

Teaching Music

3

Can be taken in studio pedagogy or music education units of study

Electives

21

  

 

(e)
Jazz Vocal

Area of Study

Credit Points

Minimum level of achievement

Principal Study

36

Jazz Vocal 1-6

Performance

18

 Jazz Small Ensemble 1-6

Music Skills

24

Jazz Music Skills 1-4

Analysis, history & culture studies

24

Jazz History 1-4; Jazz Analysis: An Introduction or AHCS Equivalent; Music Business Skills

Teaching Music

3

Jazz Pedagogy

Electives

39

 Jazz Piano 1-4 is highly recommended

 

5 Principal Studies

(1)
The Principal Studies available are:
(a)
Composition
(b)
Musicology
(c)
Performance
(d)
Brass
(e)
Early Music
(f)
Jazz Vocal Studies
(g)
Keyboard
(h)
Percussion
(i)
Strings
(j)
Voice (classical)
(k)
Woodwind

6 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to students who complete an additional year of full-time study, after the completion of the pass degree.
(2)
To qualify for admission to the honours year a student should:
(a)
have completed the requirements of the pass degree of the Bachelor of Music Studies, or an equivalent degree from a recognised institution; and
(b)
have achieved a credit average in second and third year units of study and a distinction average in second and third year Principal Study or equivalent units; and
(c)
have the permission of the relevant Chair and/or Honours Coordinator.
(3)
In addition, admission to this course requires the applicant to submit an Honours project proposal and successfully complete an audition and/or interview. The results of this process will form part of the ranking of applicants.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must complete 48 credit points of Honours units of study.

7 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Music Studies is awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and a single result is provided as an aggregated mark based on the Honours units of study the student has completed.

8 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

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