Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Session 1) 36 months Undergraduate Program By Southern Cross University |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

80,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Guided by lecturers who are successful musicians with strong industry connections, the Bachelor of Contemporary Music will prepare you for a 21st century music career. Along with access to our state-of-the-art facilities in either Lismore or Coomera, you can participate in collaborative, practical music-making activities, attend APRA AMCOS songwriters' workshops featuring visiting artists, and access some of Australia’s biggest music events such as Splendour in the Grass and Byron Bay Bluesfest. This course opens the way to a career as a performer, songwriter, producer, sound engineer, educator, session musician, musical director, promoter or venue manager. Graduates completing the required units can also study our Master of Teaching and teach secondary school music.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Guided by lecturers who are successful musicians with strong industry connections, the Bachelor of Contemporary Music will prepare you for a 21st century music career. Along with access to our state-of-the-art facilities in either Lismore or Coomera, you can participate in collaborative, practical music-making activities, attend APRA AMCOS songwriters' workshops featuring visiting artists, and access some of Australia’s biggest music events such as Splendour in the Grass and Byron Bay Bluesfest. This course opens the way to a career as a performer, songwriter, producer, sound engineer, educator, session musician, musical director, promoter or venue manager. Graduates completing the required units can also study our Master of Teaching and teach secondary school music.

Admission requirements

60+
6+
13+
24+
1410+
68+
14+
  • ACT: 20
  • Students wishing to be considered for the performance or songwriting/composition audition streams must complete the audition process.
3 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

0 AUD
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International Students

80,400 AUD
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