Music

The School of Music celebrates the ethos of ANU as reflected in its Graduate Attributes, that students should be critical thinkers, able to actively challenge the nature of things, engage in cutting edge debate, and ask judicious questions. The School offers innovative teaching pedagogies across its creative practice courses, blending dynamic and collaborative debate with one-to-one tutorial sessions, and a rich range of offerings including workshops, performance, and recording opportunities. 

The study of Music at ANU encompasses a modern educational experience, which nurtures outstanding artistry through the intersection of performance, composition, and technology. Students can specialise in one or more of three Majors, including Classical or Jazz & Contemporary Performance and Composition. Musicology, and a range of other topics, can be studied through the Music Studies program in the Bachelor of Arts.  

Check the School of Music website for more information on the faculty, research, projects, latest news, upcoming events and more.

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#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

Degree programs

Bachelor of Arts

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3 in Australia
38 for Arts and Humanities in World*

3 year full-time
Semester 1 & 2 intake

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UAC Code: 131003
CRICOS Code: 074016B
Bachelor of Music

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3 years
Semester 1 intake

#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

UAC Code: 139114
CRICOS Code: 073990G
Graduate Certificate of Studies

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0.5 Year FT or 3 Years PT
Semester 1 & 2 intake

#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

UAC Code: 830584
CRICOS Code: 082261M
PhD & MPhil

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2-4 Year FT or 4-8 Year PT
Semester 1 & 2 intake

#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

Hear from our students

It was probably in my first year of university that I really decided that this was the thing for me.
Cal , PhD (Music)

My brilliant career

When I’m going in and learning shows and reading music, I know exactly what I’m doing because of my degree.
Kirrah Amosa , Bachelor of Music

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