The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies)
Nationally Recognised Higher Education Develop your artistic and creative skills while gaining a broad grounding in music. You will have the opportunity to choose a specialist area of music study in addition to studying common core units. This major sees you develop expertise and skills in the areas of performance or composition, harmony and aural, Western art music history, popular and world music.Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 75.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies) will prepare you for the following roles.
Music Composer
A Music Composer creates pieces of music to be performed by a musician or an instrumental group. You might be composing music for a special event,...
Music Producer
A Music Producer oversees the production of songs, albums and musical recordings. You’ll be in charge of the creative direction of the recording an...
Music Teacher
A Music Teacher educates students in various musical disciplines, including instruments, vocal training, and music theory. They work in primary or...
Musician
A Musician entertains audiences by performing musical pieces either as an individual artist, as part of a band or orchestra or while accompanying a...
Music Conductor
A Music Conductor leads musical ensembles such as orchestras, choirs, or bands during rehearsals and performances, interpreting musical scores and...
Film Score Composer
A Film Score Composer creates original music for films to enhance mood, atmosphere, and emotion. You may work independently or with directors and c...
Jazz Musician
A Jazz Musician performs jazz music at various venues and events, showcasing their skills in instrumental and vocal performance. Duties typically i...
Musicologist
A Musicologist studies music history, theory, and cultural contexts, focusing on genres, periods, or regions. They conduct research, analyse musica...
Piano Accompanist
A Piano Accompanist plays the piano to support vocalists or instrumentalists, enhancing performances during rehearsals and live shows. They collabo...
Music Therapist
A Music Therapist uses music to support emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being across various settings, such as hospitals, schools, and aged...
Music Librarian
A Music Librarian manages collections of musical scores, recordings, and related materials in libraries, archives, or educational institutions. You...
Music Historian
A Music Historian studies and analyses the development of music throughout history, exploring various genres, composers, and cultural influences. Y...
About The University of Western Australia
As WA’s first university with a history of teaching and research over 100 years, our founding vision remains stronger than ever.
Today, just as it was when we opened our doors in 1913, our enduring mission is to provide world-class education, research and community engagement for the advancement of the prosperity and welfare of our communities. We seek to create global leaders through our industry-integrated education and world-leading research.
