Course Overview
Outline
In this course you will learn all facets of musical composition with a particular focus on art music, compositional craft and the development of an individual creative voice. You will be encouraged to specialise and create ambitious work and be provided with opportunities to hear your work performed. There are opportunities to undertake projects within the Conservatorium and with the professional arts industry.
Details
On-campus
Full-time: 4 years
Bachelors Degree
CSP: Contact institution
513405
24 February 2025
Conservatorium
ATAR and Selection Rank profile
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available for this course.
Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester one intake, 2024, including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.
For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.
Applicant background | Semester one intake 2024 | |
---|---|---|
Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
(A) Higher education study | <5 | <5 |
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
(C) Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
(D) Recent secondary education | ||
|
<5 | <5 |
|
11 | 64.71% |
|
<5 | <5 |
(E) International students | <5 | <5 |
All students | 17 | 100% |
<5 - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Majors
Areas of study
Composition skills and techniques. You will have the opportunity to study in both traditional and electroacoustic composition areas, including computer music, digital music and sound art. Core studies are taken in analysis, composer performance workshop, composition through improvisation, history and culture, and music skills (aural perception, harmony and analysis, music technology and sound recording). In addition to your primary music studies, you may take a major from Table S, the wide range of majors offered from areas across the University. Refer to 513400 Bachelor of Music to view the list of majors.
Essential Requirements
Portfolio and audition: Selection into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music programs is by portfolio submission and interview and ATAR. Applicants demonstrate their level of achievement as a composer by submitting three compositions in different performance media or genres and attend an interview.
Application process and timeline for Bachelor of Music (Composition)
Admissions Criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Music 2.
Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme (CASAS)
Under the University’s Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme Domestic applicants for the Bachelor of Music (Composition) undertaking a current recognised high school (Year 12) qualification and applying via UAC, may be eligible for an early offer of admission prior to the release of ATARs or equivalent score. Eligible applicants will be automatically assessed based on a combination of academic performance and audition/portfolio.
For more information visit the University of Sydney website.
Portfolio application: In addition to your UAC application, a separate application of your composition pieces must be submitted online directly to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. A non-refundable administration fee is charged for all applications.
Application process and timeline for Bachelor of Music (Composition)
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Art music composer, artistic director, arts curator, composer, composition teacher, concert music composer, music researcher.
Other Information
Practical experience
Students participate in workshops and performances of their compositions.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.