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Bachelor of Music Studies, Integrated Studies major in Jazz B.MuStInSJ
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 3 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Bachelor

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

Apply through SATAC www.satac.edu.au
HESS group ? Restricted
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student 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 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) is used in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
Assumed Knowledge ?
Solo Performance; OR, AMEB Grade 6-7 Practical and 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 in a music program. 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 VET award is undertaken in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
  • Special Entry applicants
    You must be 21 years or over on January 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. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. 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.
Additional Entry Requirements ?
Midyear applicants must attend and pass an audition/interview and an aural/theory test. Selections for music programs are made on the basis of audition/interview scores combined with academic achievement and the aural/theory test score. The auditions/interviews and aural/theory test will be held on either Thursday 2 or Friday 3 July 2009. The audition application form and full details are available on the web: www.music.adelaide.edu.au/students/prospective/auditions/. Audition application forms must be returned to the Elder Conservatorium of Music by Friday 26 June 2009. 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 in that case.

How to Apply ?

Apply through SATAC: www.satac.edu.au

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $19,000
Mid-year entry? No
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
Music theory and practice
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
Additional Entry Requirements ?
Entry is subject to satisfactory audition. All applicants for instrumental or vocal place are required to prepare contrasting works, with a total duration of 10-15 minutes. Applicants must submit an audio recording (preferable in CD format) or video recording (videotape in PAL or NTSC format, VCD, or DVD). Refer to page 78 of the Undergraduate International Prospectus 2009 for more information.

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $19,000
Mid-year entry? No
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Assumed Knowledge ?
Solo Performance; OR, AMEB Grade 6-7 Practical and Musicianship; OR, AMEB Grade 5 Theory.
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

The typical pattern of study is summarised as follows.

Level I
  • Core Studies I (12 units)
  • Specialisation: Practical Study I (6 units)
  • Electives (6 units)
Level II
  • Core Studies II (6 units)
  • Specialisation:
    • Practical Study II (6 units)
    • Approaches to Music II (6 units)
  • Electives (6 units)
Level III
  • Core Studies III (6 units)
  • Specialisation:
    • Practical Study III (6 units)
    • Approaches to Music III (3 units)
    • Foundation for Honours III or Elective (3 units)
  • Electives (6 units)

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Career Opportunities

Music programs at the University of Adelaide seek not only to lead students towards the highest standards of personal achievement but to encourage flexibility, creativity and confidence which are essential ingredients of a successful career. Graduates can follow a variety of professional pathways and the majority combine two or more different activities through most of their working career.

Performance studies can lead to employment in the professional music field as a soloist, accompanist, chamber musician, orchestral player or a studio teacher. Majors in other areas may lead to employment in the fields of music education, composition, broadcasting or research. Graduates may also be employed as arts administrators, community musicians or academics. Jazz musicians may be employed in bands or other performance ensembles.

Potential careers

Community Musician, Music within the Indigenous Community, Musician / Singer, Music Technologist

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Further Information

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