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Bachelor of Music (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

The Bachelor of Music (Honours) is a one-year Bachelor Honours degree available to students after graduating with the three-year Bachelor of Music.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
2051, 076297E
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$34,000 per year / $34,000 total
International Fees
$34,000 per year / $34,000 total

About this course

The Bachelor of Music (Honours) is a one-year Bachelor Honours degree available to students after graduating with the three-year Bachelor of Music.

The Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree aims to produce graduates who are highly skilled, musically adaptable and equipped to enter further Higher Degree by Research (HDR) study and/or professional life as creative and flexible 21st century musical performers and researchers This program will provide the opportunity for students to develop their specialist interests through a program of research and practice-based work.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this Honours program, a student will be expected to meet the following requirements:

  • have successfully completed the requirements of a Bachelor of Music or hold a three or four year degree in music from a recognised university which is equivalent to the Bachelor of Music at Griffith University;
  • have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.6 (on a scale of 7.0) or equivalent from a recognised University (consideration will be given to students who achieve a minimum GPA of 5.6 in the final year of their program);
  • have a minimum grade of 6.0 in two Music Literature courses or demonstrate a standard equivalent to a grade of 6.0 in two music literature courses from a recognised University AND have completed 2329QCM Introduction to Music Research (or equivalent) and achieved a minimum grade of 6.0;
  • for students wishing to undertake Performance Study (as part of their Honours Research Project) have a minimum grade of 6.0 in Performance Study 3 (Part 2) or equivalent from a recognised University;
  • for students wishing to undertake Composition Study (as part of their Honours Research Project) have a minimum grade of 6.0 in Composition Study 3 (Part 2) or equivalent from a recognised University;
  • provide a Dissertation Research proposal (maximum 1000 words) of satisfactory standard in the format prescribed by the Conservatorium [Honours Proposal Proforma].

Study locations

South Bank

Career pathways

Graduates will be realistic and self-motivated, with a clear sense of direction and a repertoire of relevant professional skills acquired through practical experience and workplace training. This academic program is designed for the musician and para-musical professional of the 21st century. It provides the highest level of training in performance, composition and research, and aims to produce professionals who will be leaders in their field and who demonstrate adaptability, self-motivation, technological literacy and breadth of vision.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit and recognition of prior learning may be granted in accordance with Section 5.4 of the following University policy:

  • Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy

How to apply

To apply, add this program to your shortlist at the top of this page or apply for this program now (a maximum of three preferences is allowed).

Griffith will assess your first preference and will only assess subsequent preferences if you are not successful.

Once you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email about how to track your application.

For a full list of your incomplete or submitted applications, please view your application list.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at Griffith University.
89.8%
Overall satisfaction
88.1%
Skill scale
93.2%
Teaching scale
71.4%
Employed full-time