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Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Composition)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Sydney

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in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This combined degree develops advanced composition skills with a focus on electroacoustic practice, including sound art, digital music and computer music. You build strong foundations in compositional techniques and analysis, orchestration and instrumentation, music theory and aural training, and historical and cultural studies. The Advanced Studies component broadens your expertise through specialist coursework and a substantial final-year project in music. It is a bachelor-level programme in performing arts.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue careers as professional composers and creative artists across concert music, contemporary art music and electroacoustic practice. Opportunities can include composing for the concert hall, creating sound art and digital works, and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects. Skills developed also support work in music production, arranging and artistic project roles within cultural organisations and the broader creative industries. It is a bachelor-level pathway into performing arts composition.


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Costs

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A$50,300 per year

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CSP: A$9,623

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5 years

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February

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Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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BPMCOAVS1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

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Tuition fees waived

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