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Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Music

Degree Type Double Degree

Duration 5 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 314081

2012
ATAR
TBC

  • Program Outline

    The combined degree Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music comprises the requirements of the Bachelor of Music plus selected Level I, II, III and Advanced Arts courses. It enables students to pursue a broad range of interests in music and the arts in a self-designed, integrated academic program. The study of foreign languages is of particular significance to vocalists and musicologists, while history or anthropology may be of particular interest to an ethnomusicologist. Various media studies may also be of interest to Composition and Sonic Arts majors.

    The program involves 120 units of study, normally taken full time over five years. First year studies focus on music courses, specialising in Classical Performance, Jazz Performance, Composition, Music Education, Musicology, Performance and Pedagogy, Popular Music and Creative Technologies or Sonic Arts. The remaining four years combine courses from the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music programs.

  • Program Structure

    This program involves 120 units of study, normally taken full time over five years. First year studies focus on music courses, specialising in Classical Performance, Jazz Performance, Composition, Music Education, Musicology, Performance and Pedagogy, Popular Music and Creative Technologies or Sonic Arts. The remaining four years combine courses from the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music programs.

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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 314081
    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $5,875
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Deferment? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Your year 12 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is used in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
    Assumed Knowledge
    Year 12 Solo Performance or AMEB Practical Grade 7-8 or CPM Advancing Step 4, plus Year 12 Musicianship or AMEB Grade 5 Theory. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music Studies: Year 12 Solo Performance or AMEB Practical Grade 6-7 , plus Year 12 Musicianship or AMEB Grade 5 theory.

    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Your best GPA is used in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Further ranking according to the level of TAFE award is undertaken in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. You must undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. In the case of a tie-breaker, you will be ranked further according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    • Other Entry Pathways
    Additional Entry Requirements
    all applicants must attend and pass an audition/interview and an aural/theory test (except Musicology applicants, who will be required to sit the aural/theory test only). Selections for music programs are made on the basis of audition/interview scores combined with academic achievement and the aural/theory test score. It is possible to audition for more than one instrument or area of specialisation if you have multiple interests and could pursue studies in any one of them. Separate audition application forms are required for each specialisation.

    The main round of auditions/interviews will be held in the week beginning 24 September 2012.The online and downloadable audition/interview application form and full details are available on the web at www.music.adelaide.edu.au. Application forms for the main round must be returned to the Elder Conservatorium of Music by Friday 31 August 2012. Late applications cannot be accepted.

    For those unable to attend the main round, a small number of auditions/interviews will be held in a late round commencing on 1 December 2012. Applications for this will close on Friday 9 November 2012. Applicants will usually need to provide a separate written explanation about their need for a late audition/interview. While a further round of auditions/interviews may be held in February 2013, these will not include all instruments/specialisations. Any Jazz instrumental auditions are highly unlikely to be available.

    The Conservatorium offers auditions/interviews in selected interstate centres, particularly Melbourne and Sydney. Please check the web or phone 08 8313 5995 for further information.

    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 314081
    Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music: SATAC Code 314081 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

    International applicants

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    International ATAR 70
    IB 25
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    CRICOS 041714D
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Prerequisites
    Music Theory/Practice
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 70
    IB 25
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    A-Level 6
    UEC [Malaysia] 25
    SAT [US] 1540
    OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 65
    Eynesbury Foundation Program 339
    Bradford Foundation Program 70
    Additional Entry Requirements
    Entry to all music programs is subject to satisfactory academic achievement and audition. Please provide the details of the specialisation for which you are auditioning when you apply. Applicants for instrumental or vocal places are required to prepare contrasting works, with a total duration of 10 - 15 minutes. A recording (preferably in DVD format) must be submitted to the International Office. The recording must be clearly labelled with the applicant's name and instrumental specialisation, and accompanied by a letter of verification (preferably from a teacher) stating that the recording is a true representation of the applicant's performance. A list of pieces studied over the past 2 years is also required. The audition will be assessed for music achievement and potential for study at degree or pre-degree level. Applicants who are living in Adelaide may be asked to attend a live audition.
    How to Apply

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    International ATAR 70
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Assumed Knowledge
    Year 12 Solo Performance or AMEB Practical Grade 7-8 or CPM Advancing Step 4, plus Year 12 Musicianship or AMEB Grade 5 Theory. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music Studies: Year 12 Solo Performance or AMEB Practical Grade 6-7 , plus Year 12 Musicianship or AMEB Grade 5 theory.
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