All students are required to satisfy the applicable <a href="http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/english-language-programs" target="_blank">English language requirements</a>.If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved <a href="http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/english-language-programs" target="_blank">English language program</a>. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

School of Creative Arts

Associate Degree of Creative Arts

ADCA - Associate Degree of Creative Arts

Registrar's Office

Diploma of Creative Arts Studies

DCAS - Diploma of Creative Arts Studies

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours)

BCAH - Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours)

Major Studies

Students may choose to add more theatre courses as part of their suite of complimentary studies

One x 4-unit minor and 4 units of elective courses

The second 8-unit major can be chosen from any approved 8-unit major in another discipline in the School of Creative Arts (i.e. Music, Visual Arts, Film or TV/Radio, providing entry requirements are met), or from one of the recommended majors listed below for areas outside of the creative arts. Students wishing to undertake an unlisted major from elsewhere within UniSQ will require consultation and approval from the School of Creative Arts programs director. Recommended second majors from outside of SoCA are: Psychology, Creative and Critical Writing, Advertising, and English Literature.

Second major

As part of the eight units of complementary studies (see Program Structure above), if students are not undertaking a second major, they must take at least one of the Minors indicated in the following section. The remaining courses can be used to undertake a second minor, or a maximum of 4 electives.

Two x 4-unit minors

Selection Units

Core

Structure

The <a href="https://www.unisq.edu.au/current-students/academic/dates" target="_blank">Academic Calendar and Important Dates</a> webpage will allow you to view and download a copy of the important dates for the calendar.

demonstrate proficiency in practical and theoretical musical processes within popular and contemporary genres through an emerging professional identity as a musician

leverage the skills and knowledge of a professional musician to gain employment in a wide range of occupations within the music profession, working both independently and collaboratively in a broad range of musical contexts with other professionals, in industry, and in education or community

communicate effectively with cultural intelligence to a variety of stakeholders across diverse contexts

evaluate and apply methods, concepts, techniques and theories in the creation of musical and hybrid creative arts projects in a broad range of contexts

use technology to analyse, manipulate, create and disseminate musical artefacts

research and analyse historical, ideological, critical and ethical perspectives in the creative arts, in both traditional and contemporary cultural and social contexts to explore the role music plays in everyday life.

BMUC

Audition/interview information:

Applicants for Music must attend an audition and interview and must bring with them:

- a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieved
- On-campus applicants are to perform two pieces. Applicants for online study will submit a video recording of their performances and attend a phone/skype interview.
- Applicants are not required to have undertaken high school music or AMEB practical/theory or musicianship exams.
- Applicants will need to provide their own accompanying tracks on MP3 or an iPod if required.
- Those applying without an ATAR are to provide a written statement (500 words) addressing their goals and aspirations as a musician, with some reflection on their musical experiences and training. Please supply the statement for your interview.

other_entry_admission_other Audition/interview information:

Applicants for Music must attend an audition and interview and must bring with them:

- a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieved
- On-campus applicants are to perform two pieces. Applicants for online study will submit a video recording of their performances and attend a phone/skype interview.
- Applicants are not required to have undertaken high school music or AMEB practical/theory or musicianship exams.
- Applicants will need to provide their own accompanying tracks on MP3 or an iPod if required.
- Those applying without an ATAR are to provide a written statement (500 words) addressing their goals and aspirations as a musician, with some reflection on their musical experiences and training. Please supply the statement for your interview.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

category_2 All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

high_school_subject English (Units 3 & 4, C)

Have achieved a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 60, or equivalent qualification. If no ATAR, successfully undertake an audition/interview with written statement

other1 Have achieved a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 60, or equivalent qualification. If no ATAR, successfully undertake an audition/interview with written statement

It is a requirement that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people whilst studying the Bachelor of Music. 

It is a requirement that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people whilst studying the Bachelor of Music.

BMUC - Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Music

Trimester 3

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Year 2

Year 3

Year 1

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T1 in the Music Practice Major with a 3,3,2 pattern. A 3,3,2 pattern utilises all three Trimesters. This recommended enrolment pattern is available to both domestic and international students and is CRICOS compliant.&nbsp;

T1 Intake (3,3,2) Music Practice Major Full Time Online or On Campus Springfield (CRICOS compliant)

Trimester 3 (N/A)

Year 4

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T2 in the Music Practice Major with a 4,4,0 pattern. A 4,4,0 pattern utilises Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 and leaves Trimester 3 as a break without enrolment.&nbsp;

T2 Intake (4,4,0) Music Practice Major Full Time Online or On Campus Springfield

Year 6

Year 5

Year 7

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T2 in the Music Practice Major studying part time either online or on campus in Springfield.&nbsp;

T2 Intake Music Practice Major Part Time Online or On Campus Springfield

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T1 in the Music Communication Major studying part time either online or on campus in Springfield.&nbsp;

T1 Intake Music Communication Part Time Online or On Campus Springfield 

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T2 in the Musical CommunicationMajor with a 3,3,2 pattern. A 3,3,2 pattern utilises all three Trimesters. This recommended enrolment pattern is available to both domestic and international students and is CRICOS compliant.&nbsp;

T2 Intake (3,3,2) Musical Communication Major Full Time Online or On Campus Springfield (CRICOS compliant)

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T2 in the Music Communication Major studying part time either online or on campus in Springfield.&nbsp;

T2 Intake Music Communication Major Part Time Online or On Campus Springfield

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T1 in the Music Practice Major with a 4,4,0 pattern. A 4,4,0 pattern utilises Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 and leaves Trimester 3 as a break without enrolment.&nbsp;

T1 Intake (4,4,0) Music Practice Major Full Time Online or On Campus Springfield 

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T2 in the Musical Communication Major with a 4,4,0 pattern. A 4,4,0 pattern utilises Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 and leaves Trimester 3 as a break without enrolment.&nbsp;

T2 Intake (4,4,0) Musical Communication Major Full Time Online or On Campus Springfield

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T2 in the Music Practice Major with a 3,3,2 pattern. A 3,3,2 pattern utilises all three Trimesters. This recommended enrolment pattern is available to both domestic and international students and is CRICOS compliant.&nbsp;

T2 Intake (3,3,2) Music Practice Major Full Time Online or On Campus Springfield (CRICOS compliant)

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T1 in the Musical Communication Major with a 4,4,0 pattern. A 4,4,0 pattern utilises Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 and leaves Trimester 3 as a break without enrolment.&nbsp;

T1 Intake (4,4,0) Musical Communication Major Full Time Online or On Campus Springfield 

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T1 in the Musical Communication Major with a 3,3,2 pattern. A 3,3,2 pattern utilises all three Trimesters. This recommended enrolment pattern is available to both domestic and international students and is CRICOS compliant.&nbsp;

T1 Intake (3,3,2) Musical Communication Major Full Time Online or On Campus Springfield (CRICOS compliant)

This recommended enrolment pattern is for students starting in T1 in the Music Practice Major studying part time either online or on campus in Springfield.&nbsp;