Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts at UNSW, Sydney

Bachelor's Degree Music Full Time

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts

at University of New South Wales · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

077757G

CRICOS provider code

00098G

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$251,000 total

Per year

A$50,200/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts at the University of New South Wales offers a transformative, interdisciplinary program designed for students who want to pursue music while gaining broad expertise across the humanities, social sciences, or creative arts. Spanning five years and delivered in vibrant Sydney, this dual degree enables you to specialise in music performance, composition, musicology, or other music industry pathways, while also customising your arts studies across diverse fields.

The structure at UNSW includes semesters of integrated study, where students complete units in both music and arts disciplines. The program requires successful completion of the required credit points made up of core, elective, and major-specific units in each degree. For music, students engage in intensive practical and theoretical training, regular ensemble work, individual instrument or voice tuition, and advanced coursework in their specialisation. Arts units invite exploration of society, culture, languages, history, and more, including optional minors and language studies. The final year may involve a capstone project or equivalent, showcasing your cumulative learning.

A key feature is the programme’s opportunities for work-integrated learning, particularly within the music industry, allowing students to gain meaningful industry experience and build professional networks. The flexibility suits aspiring professional musicians, composers, educators, arts administrators, and those seeking a multidisciplinary foundation. English proficiency is required (with IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall or accepted equivalents); international applicants and student visa holders should confirm details on the official page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Professional musician, composer, or music producer in Australia's vibrant arts sector
Arts administrator or cultural programme coordinator in government, non-profits, or festivals
Music educator or private tutor (with further study for school teaching)
Roles in media and communications, policy analysis, publishing, or community development
Opportunities in events management, cultural consultancy, and creative industries

Graduates are valued by Australian employers in music, education, arts and cultural organisations, media, and public sector agencies.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts at University of New South Wales?

It typically takes 5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$251,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Professional musician, composer, or music producer in Australia's vibrant arts sectorArts administrator or cultural programme coordinator in government, non-profits, or festivalsMusic educator or private tutor (with further study for school teaching)Roles in media and communicati...

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