Bachelor's Degree Music Full Time

Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Business Management

at University of Queensland · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

118937D

CRICOS provider code

00025B

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

4 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$54,096 total

Per year

A$13,524/yr

Intake

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

About this program

The Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Business Management at the University of Queensland offers a unique blend of music and business studies, designed for those seeking to excel in the vibrant music industry while acquiring essential management skills. Over the four-year duration, students will explore a comprehensive curriculum that includes practical music performance, composition, and music theory, alongside business management principles such as marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Australian qualifications are structured into units of study and credit points, with this programme typically requiring completion of 32 units across eight semesters. It integrates hands-on learning through a capstone project or research thesis, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. Additionally, the programme emphasises work-integrated learning opportunities that enable students to gain valuable industry experience.

This degree cultivates a range of skills highly relevant to both the music and business sectors, including creativity, analytical thinking, project management, and effective communication. The combination of music and business prepares graduates for diverse roles in areas such as arts administration, music production, and event management.

The course is ideal for those with a passion for music who also wish to develop their business acumen. It caters to aspiring musicians who want to navigate their careers strategically within the industry.

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

Arts Administrator - Cultural Institutions
Music Producer - Record Labels
Event Manager - Festivals and Concerts
Marketing Coordinator - Arts Organisations
Project Manager - Creative Industries

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Business Management at University of Queensland?

It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$54,096 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Arts Administrator - Cultural InstitutionsMusic Producer - Record LabelsEvent Manager - Festivals and ConcertsMarketing Coordinator - Arts OrganisationsProject Manager - Creative Industries

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