Music & Dance courses

About Bachelor Of Arts (music) in Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)

If you dream of a career as a Songwriter, Recording Artist, Session Musician, or if you want to work as a Music Director, Composer, Music Teacher or Music Arranger, the Music Performance course is for you.

The Music Performance course balances creative, technical and industry-related skills, with a focus on contemporary music performance and songwriting. Working closely with our ARIA award-winning teaching staff and a wide range of industry professionals, you will extensively develop your ability in solo and collaborative music performance, music analysis, songwriting and technical musicianship.

Music Performance students choose one area of specialisation: vocal, instrumental or singer/songwriter. All students are mentored in this specialisation by industry experts and also receive a one-on-one weekly lesson in their main instrument. You will also work alongside students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of processes involved in the music industry.

The Bachelor of Arts (Music) balances creative, technical and industry-related skills, with a focus on contemporary music performance and songwriting. The Degree can be completed in six trimesters (two years) of full-time study. Throughout the course, students will:

Throughout the Degree, you will:

• Craft and produce original songs;
• Understand and develop performance at a professional level;
• Work on industry projects alongside other musicians, music producers, and entertainment managers;
• Record your own music in our studio and produce music videos;
• Gain exposure to the Australian and international music industries;
• Develop analytical skills in relation to music, music performance, and critique;
• Undertake a 60-hour work placement.

Academic qualification equivalents

• High school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English).

 English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) Tuition Fees

Fee per trimester at Collarts: AUD 10,880

• Diploma: 2 Trimesters (AUD 21,760)
• Diploma of Entertainment Journalism: 3 Trimesters (AUD$ 32,640)
• Bachelor’s Degree: 6 Trimesters (AUD 65,280)
• Double Degree: 9 Trimesters (AUD 97,920)

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

As well as a successful interview and/or audition, and/or submission of personal statement, you must be able to submit the following documents: 

• Copy of high school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English). 
• A copy of English test score results from the last 18 months, evidencing IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.
• Certified copy of your passport. 
• Certified copy of your current visa, if you are currently residing in Australia.

* Please note some countries and citizenships are required to use an Education Agent to assist with their application which may include Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements to be met in accordance with The Australian Department of Home Affairs – DHA.

• MBA
• Accounting
• Education
• Economics
• Arts and Science
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science & IT
• Environmental Sciences
• Finance
• Science
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Movie,Acting and Photography
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Journalism
• Health Science
• View all courses