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Bachelor of Music (Performance)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

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in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This specialist undergraduate degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music develops you as a professional performer through intensive one-to-one tuition and ensemble training. You’ll build performance craft alongside core studies in theory, aural skills, analysis, and music history and culture, culminating in regular end-of-semester performances and a final recital. Industry-linked professional work is a key feature of this four-year Bachelor degree in performance. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for careers as professional musicians across solo performance and ensemble work. Opportunities may include orchestral and chamber musician roles, opera and musical theatre performance, and jazz ensemble work, supported by industry-engaged experience gained during the degree. This training also builds a platform for portfolio careers combining performance with freelance and project-based work in the performing arts sector after a Bachelor degree in music performance. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
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Costs

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A$49,200 per year

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CSP: A$9,326

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Information

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4 years

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February, August

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Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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BPMUPERF1000

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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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