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Overview

  • Extend your undergraduate studies to specialise in a more focused program of study.
  • Undertake a research project with a written thesis with optional creative work.
  • Could lead to a Masters or Doctorate degree.
QUT course code KK55
Course duration 1 year full-time
Start month 2013 February
Delivery
Faculty
  • Creative Industries Faculty
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS code031574E
Careers
  • Composer
  • Conductor
  • D.J
  • Digital Composer
  • Film Composer
  • Music Agent/Manager
  • Music Publisher
  • Music Sampler
  • Music Teacher
  • Music Technologist
  • Musical Director
  • Musician
  • Recording Engineer
  • Song Writer
  • Sound and Music Producer
  • Sound Designer
  • Sound/Audio Engineer

Details

Honours programs are an extension of undergraduate studies allowing you to specialise in your chosen field of study and explore a more focused program of activity. In many cases honours leads to research higher degree studies; however you will develop advanced competencies, skills and analytical abilities which are applicable to many types of employment in the creative industries.

Units

Course structure

You will undertake a unit in research design, an approved elective and a workshop related to your research. Your research project will culminate in a written thesis, creative work, or combination of these.

Entry requirements


Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall90.0

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When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.

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You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.

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Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

2013: $11,300 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

These scholarships are available for this course:

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Apply

How to apply for Bachelor of Music (Honours)

You apply directly to QUT for all our honours courses.

Are you ready to submit your application?

You're ready if you have:

  1. Checked important dates - the honours application form needs to be submitted for approval in December
  2. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  3. Checked course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
  4. Found a supervisor
  5. Discussed your options and developed your topic
  6. Written your research proposal
  7. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  8. Collected supporting documents (see application form)

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

Apply for honours admission