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Bachelor of Music
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time 
Hobart
Minimum 3 years* Hobart 
CRICOS 002715D
Unmatched access to industry professionals and equipment
Access industry-leading technical capabilities and generous studio spaces.
Introducing the Creative Curriculum
Complete two units that bring students together from multiple study areas in a fun, experimental environment
Get involved at the Hedberg
Take part in concerts at the Hedberg, one of our newest and most advanced learning and performance spaces
If you're passionate about making music, Tasmania is the place to be
Studying music from our island campus of Tasmania teaches you to embrace diversity, connections and ingenuity, leading to a rewarding future in music.
In addition to core units covering a breadth of music topics, and your music practices major, you will also complete two Creative Curriculum units, designed to bring students together from different areas in a fun and experimental multidisciplinary environment.
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll study the Music Practice major, in which you develop your individual skills in a specialisation of your choice.
You also have the option to to utilise elective space in this degree to study a second major, which you can source from elsewhere in the University, such as the new major in Sustainability.
In addition to our Music majors below, you may also wish to look at our Creative Arts and Health study options.
Develop your voice through instrumentation, pitch, rhythm, harmony and form. Working with other composers and instrumentalists on projects, you’ll compose a variety of pieces and build a portfolio of compositions.
If you want a career composing film and television scores, music for games and media, events and advertising, or collaborating on music with other commercial applications, the Commercial Music Creation stream is for you.
Bring fresh and exciting perspectives to the music of the past and the present, while also building a portfolio of new creative work.
From jazz, funk and soul to hip-hop, rock and more, enhance your understanding and skills in contemporary music settings. Instruments you can study include voice, guitar, double bass or bass guitar, horns, drumkit, strings, or keyboard.
Develop your awareness of musical expression using technology, as well as how this is achieved at a professional level. Use industry standard audio tools to experiment with, reflect on, and develop your craft and skills.
Enhance your awareness of what is required for musical and emotional expression. Analyse, experiment, reflect on and revise your songs and the works of others in a supportive learning environment.
This innovative stream allows you to combine any two Bachelor of Music streams, or two different instruments within the Classical Performance or Jazz and Popular Music Performance streams, from your first year.
Further study options
While the Bachelor of Music provides skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue a wide range of careers upon graduation, you may also wish to explore further study options
For honours course information, please visit Bachelor of Music with Honours
If you're interested in becoming a secondary teacher in music, you'll need to complete the Bachelor of Music, then apply for a Master of Teaching. Our Master of Teaching can be completed in 18 months, helping you reach your teaching career goals faster.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Associate Degree in Music
2 years full-time, up to 5 years part-time Hobart
Unmatched access to industry professionals and equipment
Access industry-leading technical capabilities and generous studio spaces.
Introducing the Creative Curriculum
Complete two units that bring students together from multiple study areas in a fun, experimental environment
Get involved at the Hedberg
Take part in concerts at the Hedberg, one of our newest and most advanced learning and performance spaces
In addition to our Music courses, you may also wish to look at our Creative Arts and Health study options.
Take your music career to the next level
The Associate degree in music will give you the chance to develop your music abilities and take your skills the next level. Whether you are a Classical Performer, a Songwriter, a Composer or whether your interests lie in Jazz and Popular Music, Music Technology or Commercial Music Creation, the Associate Degree in Music has a path for you.
As the Associate Degree in Music is closely aligned to the Bachelor of Music, you can choose to take the Associate Degree as a stand-alone experience, or continue your studies in the Bachelor of Music.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Diploma of Music
1 years full-time, up to 5 years part-time Hobart
This course may not be available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students
Unmatched access to industry professionals and equipment
Access industry-leading technical capabilities and generous studio spaces.
Enhance your skills across multiple disciplines
Pick up skills in recording, digital production, arranging, and project management.
Get involved at the Hedberg
Take part in concerts at the Hedberg, one of our newest and most advanced learning and performance spaces
Refine your music skills and knowledge
This degree is designed for those who are interested in pursuing greater understanding and knowledge of the discipline of music. You will be able to improve skills in one or more broad areas of interest: ensemble skills, music history, music literacy skills, audio design and music technology.
It provides you the opportunity for a year of dedicated pre-Bachelor of Music study, if you wish to improve your performance/composition and musical literacy skills for entry into the Bachelor degree.
Your studies include one-on-one tuition and the opportunity to build strong working relationships with staff, students and industry, so you can become a part of Tasmanian’s intimate and internationally recognised creative community.
You can also take full advantage of the Hedberg, one of our newest and most advanced teaching and performance spaces. It provides you access to some of the worlds most cutting technology, attracting international talent and expertise to learn alongside.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Career opportunities
While most graduates pursue work related to music, there are plenty of other career paths available. You can create new forms of music and artistic expression, develop an innovative music-related venture, collaborate across industries to solve social problems, or inspire and engage the next generation of musicians. Below are some of the top industries and careers projected to grow in the next five years.^
11.9%
Creative and
Performing Arts
Projected industry growth to 2024
9.0%
Entertainers
Projected job growth to 2024
8.0%
Sound Recording and
Music Publishing
Projected industry growth to 2024
^ ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2019 and projections to 2024
