National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries

Bachelor of Music (BMus)

Quick facts — BMus

Full-time	3 years
Points per degree	360
Majors	Classical Performance, Composition, Jazz Performance, Musicology, Popular Music
Taught at	City Campus
Application closing dates	1 October 2011 - Classical Performance, Jazz Performance and Popular Music majors 8 December 2011 - Composition and Musicology majors
Classes start	27 February 2012
Conjoint combinations	Arts - BA/BMus, Commerce - BCom/BMus, Science - BMus/BSc

Overview

The Bachelor of Music offers you the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of music techniques and styles.

In the first year you will develop essential music skills and start study in one of the following majors:

Classical Performance: Specialise in performance of classical music on your chosen instrument: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon or saxophone; guitar or harp; percussion; piano, fortepiano, harpsichord or organ; trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba or euphonium; violin, viola, cello or double bass; voice; or early music.
Composition: Learn the theory and skills you will need to become a composer, arranger, recording supervisor, sound artist, critic, editor or radio producer.
Jazz Performance: Get extensive training in, and practice of, performance techniques, musicianship, arranging, improvisation and working in an ensemble.
Musicology: Gain a broad knowledge of music in its cultural context, music writing analysis skills and/or music teaching and learning.
Popular Music: Develop your songwriting, arranging and performance skills, working alongside other songwriters and musicians.

In the second year and beyond you will develop advanced techniques and skills in your major and broaden your knowledge of its historical and cultural underpinnings. You will also study other topics of interest to you, such as electronic music and sonic arts, music education, conducting, advanced music industry studies and advanced improvisation. You will complete your degree with two courses from the General Education schedule.

You can download a degree planner below, which outlines course content and programme structure. Detailed course prescriptions are available in the University Calendar, held in the University Library; or you can purchase one from the University Bookshop or view online.

BMus degree planners
BMus Composition major Degree Planner 2012 (56 KB PDF)
BMus Jazz Performance major Degree Planner 2012 (54 KB PDF)
BMus Classical Performance major Degree Planner 2012 (55 KB PDF)
BMus Popular Music major Degree Planner 2012 (55 KB PDF)
BMus Musicology major Degree Planner 2012 (87 KB PDF)

BMus/BSc Conjoint Planners
BMus/BSc Degree Planner (164.8 KB PDF)
BMus/BSc Classical Performance Conjoint Degree Planner 2012 (107 KB PDF)
BMus/BSc Composition major Conjoint Degree Planner 2012 (109 KB PDF)
BMus/BSc Jazz Performance major Conjoint Degree Planner 2012 (107 KB PDF)
BMus/BSc Musicology major Conjoint Degree Planner 2012 (106 KB PDF)
BMus/BSc Popular Music major Conjoint Degree Planner 2012 (157 KB PDF)

BA/BMus Planners
BA/BMus Classical Performance Planner 2012 (138.1 KB PDF)
BA/BMus Composition Planner 2012 (95.3 KB PDF)
BA/BMus Jazz Performance Planner 2012 (95.3 KB PDF)
BA/BMus Musicology Planner 2012 (95.4 KB PDF)
BA/BMus Popular Music Planner 2012(149.5 KB PDF)

BCom/BMus Planners
BCom/BMus Classical Performance Planner 2012 (139 KB PDF)
BCom/BMus Composition Planner 2012 (96 KB PDF)
BCom/BMus Jazz Performance Planner 2012 (96 KB PDF)
BCom/BMus Musicology Planner 2012 (96 KB PDF)
BCom/BMus Popular Music Planner 2012 (148 KB PDF)

University Calendar
General Education

Highlights

High calibre teaching from a committed team of professionally active staff.
Enhanced learning and performance opportunities with many music groups.
Opportunities to specialise in particular instruments, aspects or genres of music.
Meet and learn from international musicians through our extensive visiting artistes programme.
Exciting cross-disciplinary learning opportunities.
Specialist Music and Dance Library on site.
Excellent practice and performance opportunities.