Bachelor of Music (Composition)

University of Sydney - Conservatorium

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Overview

In this course you will learn all facets of musical composition with a particular focus on art music, compositional craft and the development of an individual creative voice. You will be encouraged to specialise and create ambitious work and be provided with opportunities to hear your work performed. There are opportunities to undertake projects within the Conservatorium and with the professional arts industry.

Majors

Areas of study

Composition skills and techniques. You will have the opportunity to study in both traditional and electroacoustic composition areas, including computer music, digital music and sound art. Core studies are taken in analysis, composer performance workshop, composition through improvisation, history and culture, and music skills (aural perception, harmony and analysis, music technology and sound recording). In addition to your primary music studies, you may take a major from Table S, the wide range of majors offered from areas across the University. Refer to 513400 Bachelor of Music to view the list of majors.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Art music composer, concert music composer, classical music composer, electroacoustic music composer, arts curator, artistic director, music researcher, teacher.

ATAR & Selection Rank

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Admission Criteria

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