Bachelor of Music in Composition at Griffith University, Australia

The Bachelor of Music in Composition degree builds on the knowledge and skills learned in the Bachelor of Music program. Here, you'll learn advanced composing techniques as well as a wide range of musical styles, theories, and literature. 

Through project studies and work-integrated learning courses, you will gain valuable industry and professional experience.

Also here, students with a bachelor's degree in music will not be admitted to the bachelor's degree program in composition. After completing the Bachelor of Music prerequisites, students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Music in Composition should apply for admission.

What you will Study:

Program Structure

1. Composition Study 

2. Exploring Music

3. My Life as a Musician

4. Music Theory  

5. Aural Studies 

6. Conservatorium Ensemble Studie

Career Opportunities:

A graduate composer's options include 

1. Writing or arranging for cinema, plays, television, 

2. Concert performance, 

3. Musical theater, or 

4. New technology multimedia.

Admission requirements

Entry Requirements

Students who have completed the three-year Bachelor of Music (1419) requirements but want to continue their engagement with composition rather than graduate with the three-year qualification must get a 5 in Composition Study 3.

English Requirements

• IELTS - 6.5

• TOEFL - 79

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Fees for International Students

1. An international student is a student who is not a citizen of the United States.

2. Citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or someone who has lived in Australia for a long time.

Indicated annual tuition fee

The anticipated annual tuition price is based on an 80-credit-point full-time study load (two full-time trimesters).

The annual tuition price is a rough estimate based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a rough guide. These charges are subject to change and are reviewed on a yearly basis.

Tuition fees

1. An international student must pay a tuition charge.

2. Tuition fees for courses in which students are enrolled at the time of the census are the responsibility of the students.

3. The tuition price for students who started their program prior to 2014 is based on the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student started the program.

Scholarships

Studyportals tip: Students may be able to get independent or external scholarships to help them pay for their online studies. Review the list to discover if you're eligible for a scholarship. Many scholarships are given either based on merit or financial need.