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Music (Popular Music), Bachelor

Monash University, Australia

 
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Subject ranking

Arts and Humanities
Australia / Times
4th
Arts and Humanities
Australia / USNews
6th
Overall
Australia / USNews
7th

Costs

Course feesS$33.3K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$21.5K / year
Beer S$10
MacDonalds S$13
Cinema S$19
Coffee S$5
TotalS$54.8K / year

Entry requirements

A Level CDD
Diploma 1.0
International Baccalaureate 25

Scholarships

Monash Jazz Music Scholarship
$6000 for tuition
1 available
Vice-Chancellor's Concertmaster Orchestra Leder Scholarship
$6000 for tuition
1 available
Vice-Chancellor's Ensemble Leadership Scholarship
$6000 for tuition
1 available
Monash-Pratt Musician Performance Scholarship
$6000 for tuition
2 available
Pro Vice-Chancellor Berwick International Scholarship
$1000 for living expenses
5 available
Monash International Leadership Scholarship
100% for tuition
4 available
Monash International Merit Scholarship
$10000 for tuition
21 - 50 available
Monash University Jubilee Honours Scholarship
$6000 for tuition
21 - 50 available
Team MONASH Talented Student Support Programme
Up to $1000 for living expenses
Limited quantity
Faculty of Arts Honours Merit Scholarship
Up to $4000 for tuition
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
A2003(3)
University
Code
00008C
Upcoming
Intakes
Feb 2025
Jul 2025
Course
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Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

Nurture your creativity, collaborate with local and international artists, and gain career ready skills through masterclasses and internships. In the Bachelor of Music, you’ll develop advanced knowledge in one of three specialisations: Composition and Music Technology; Music Performance (Classical or Jazz and Improvisation); Popular Music.

What you will learn

Ever imagined your music playing on triple j, or performing at Glastonbury or Ozora? Or perhaps you’re interested in producing innovative music for film? Whatever your preference, the Popular Music specialisation will prepare you for an accomplished career in the industry.The Popular Music specialisation trains musicians, performers and creators of the future. In addition to developing practical performance skills and stagecraft, you will learn how to engage with a broad range of creative tools, including song writing and music production, to create and distribute new contemporary music outcomes that are informed by any combination of popular music styles.In your first year studying a Bachelor of Music, you will focus on developing techniques and self-directed practice strategies on your principal instrument or voice across a range of musical styles and repertoires. In second year, these skills are applied in both solo and ensemble performance contexts in song writing, live and recording environments. In third year, you will have the opportunity to conceptualise and create a live performance and recording project under the guidance of expert teachers within your chosen musical style and/or context.Having gained an understanding of popular music history and current trends in music and business within Australian and international domains, you will be connected with current industry practices and practitioners, and encouraged in the creation of new music with peers. Through music collaboration, you will develop leadership skills and supportive peer working relationships that will see you beyond university and into the industry.On completion of this specialisation, you’ll be ready to shape the future of Australian contemporary popular music.

A local representative of Monash University in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.