Creative Arts (Music)

Study music online

Our Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music) is increasingly recognised as one of the most innovative in Australia. We understand that 21st century musicians must be flexible, resilient, creative, collaborative and adaptable. You will undertake a holistic program of learning, which values musical diversity and integrated theory with practice and music technology. You will learn within an exciting and collaborative environment alongside industry professionals.

From 2015, the entire Music discipline in the Bachelor of Creative Arts can be studied online (as well as on campus) for those students who are travelling or unable to attend classes in Toowoomba.

After completing your first year, you then have the opportunity to specialise in contemporary singing, guitar, song writing.  You may also combine disciplines within creative arts or other areas of study.

Practical experience

Our students have many opportunities to perform publicly in our award-winning Arts Theatre, and in larger projects such as the Your Song, My Way concert series, and our annual To Glee or Not To Glee event. You can also explore your own interests through tailored projects. Recent examples include recording a worship EP from independent release and composing the score for the annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival.

Students in the Bachelor of Creative Arts have the opportunity to choose one of a series of extended majors offered as part of their selected specialisation. An extended major is a specified group of courses with values of 16, 20, or 24 units.

• Music (16 unit Major)
• Music (20 unit Major)
• Music (24 unit Major).

The following eight-unit Creative Arts majors can be combined with a 16 unit extended major as a second major:

• Film, Television, and Radio (8 unit Major)
• Theatre Practice (8 unit Major)
• Theatre Theory (8 unit Major)
• Visual Arts Practice (8 unit Major)
• Visual Arts Theory (8 unit Major)

With approval, students are able to take one major or minor/elective study from other undergraduate programs offered by USQ.

Combination 1

Courses to be studiedUnits 

Core course1 

Discipline Foundation7

Discipline Extension8

Second Major8 

 Total24 

Combination 2

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core course1

Discipline Foundation7

Discipline Extension8

Minor sequence4 

Minor sequence 4 

Total24

Combination 3

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core course1

Discipline Foundation7

Discipline Extension8

Minor sequence4

Electives 4 

Total24

Combination 4

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core course1

Discipline Foundation7

Discipline Extension12

Minor sequence4 

Total24

 Combination 5

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core course1

Discipline Foundation7

Discipline Extension16

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Discipline Foundation courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

MUI1007Making Music 1: Musical Languages

MUI1001Collaborative Music Practice 1

MUI1008Preparing for Success in Music

MUI1003Musical Contexts 1: Turning Points in Western Music

MUI1002Collaborative Music Practice 2

MUI1000Making Music 2: Creating Harmony and Melody

MUI1009DIY Music Recording and Production

Entry requirements

Music applicants will need to provide their own accompanying tracks on MP3 or an iPod.

● Instrumental and Vocal applicants must attend an audition and interview and present two contrasting items.
● A statement (approximately 500 words) addressing the following: a musical experience which has inspired, motivated or moved you. It might be a performance or concert you attended, or participated in, or it might be music of a particular artist or work. The submission should be typed and signed by you, with a statement which certifies that the work is your own. Please present your submission at interview.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 14/69

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Music applicants will need to provide their own accompanying tracks on MP3 or an iPod.

● Instrumental and Vocal applicants must attend an audition and interview and present two contrasting items.
● A statement (approximately 500 words) addressing the following: a musical experience which has inspired, motivated or moved you. It might be a performance or concert you attended, or participated in, or it might be music of a particular artist or work. The submission should be typed and signed by you, with a statement which certifies that the work is your own. Please present your submission at interview.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.