Admissions information for domestic students
Bachelor of Music

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12. Audition and Interview: Students intending to specialise in composition are required to submit up to three compositions that show the range and proficiency of their work, accompanied by a declaration that they are entirely their own work. Students intending to specialise in performance should prepare for audition two pieces of music drawn from a varied repertoire, for example a work from the classical period, a work from the Romantic period, or work written in the 20th century. Non-pianists must provide their own accompanists. If students cannot attend an audition in person, video taped auditions are acceptable. For further inquiries, email: music@arts.monash.edu.au

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

A minimum of Certificate IV with at least a distinction average is required to be considered for admission.

Recommended studies include music, drama, humanities or social sciences.

Some advanced standing may be granted for TAFE studies.

University

Applicants will be considered for admission with two single units completed at a credit average. Additional units (above the minimum of two) will enhance a student's application. Students are encouraged to consider units that relate to music, performing arts, humanities or social sciences. Advanced standing may be granted for these units.

Credit for any other previous studies will only be granted from those completed no more than 10 years prior to admission, however qualifications gained more than 10 years prior can be used for admission.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. Normally a standard of at least Grade 7 Australian Music Education Board or Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (Performance), or Trinity College London or equivalent is also required.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level. Normally a standard of at least Grade 7 (Grade 5 for voice) Austrlaian Music Education Board or Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (Performance), or Trinity College London or equivalent.

Special application requirements

All applicants must complete an audition. For information on the audition process please refer to Enrolling & Entry Requirements in the School of Music. For further information please contact ++61 3 9905 3231.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for second semester entry.