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Undergraduate courses
Break your perceived boundaries of musical ability and creativity
Become part of our vibrant and diverse community of highly experienced teachers, performers, scholars and an exceptionally talented student body – all of whom share a passion for music.
Why study an undergraduate course at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music?
The skills and experience you develop at the Sydney Conservatorium will be a touchstone of excellence and a capstone educational experience for the rest of your life.
- Gain access to first-class instruments, facilities and performance spaces.
- Receive guidance tailored to your ability from dedicated teachers with years of experience as performers and touring musicians.
- Our frequent and well attended events give you the opportunity to practise and perfect your skills on stage.
- Our industry and community partnerships open collaboration opportunities.
- Harness your creativity within a vibrant and talented community of aspiring musicians, researchers and educators – all of whom share a passion for music.
Emma Henderson
Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Music Practice)
It was so exciting to study so many music-related subjects at the Con after graduating from high school. The facilities and teachers are so inspiring and my musical knowledge and abilities really evolved."
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Course options
Sydney Conservatorium offers the following undergraduate courses:
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Music (Performance)
- Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Performance)
- Bachelor of Music (Composition)
- Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Composition)
- Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
- Bachelor of Arts (Music Major)
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Music Major)
- Diploma of Music
How to apply
- Make an application through UAC or the University of Sydney
- Register online for an audition (or portfolio submission) and an interview
- Check your email for a confirmation of your registration from the Con
If you are an international student, please check the University of Sydney website first for entry requirements.
Application Process:
Step 1: Gain an ATAR or an equivalent international qualification
Step 2: Meet the English language requirement
Step 3: Register your audition online. You may submit a recorded audition if you are unable to attend in person. The recording must be no longer than 4 months at the time of submitting the audition. If submitting a portfolio, upload this in your audition registration and include your skype name if unable to attend your interview in person.
2020 Key dates
| Audition and interview rounds | Semester | Application closing dates | |
| July 2020 | Sem 2 2020 Sem 1 2021 |
30 June 2020 | |
| Sept 2020 | Sem 1 2021 |
18 Sept 2020 |
If you're applying for semester 1 2021, you can choose which round you participate in.
Places are limited in each discipline. Please make sure you register your audition and/or interview before the closing date.
Auditions and interviews of each discipline are scheduled on certain days. Check the Audition dates (pdf, 122KB) to see when yours will be held.
