Bachelor of Music (Dean's Scholars) (1738)

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  • Approved Abbreviation: BMus(DeansSchol)
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 1738
  • AQF Level: 7

 This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later. 

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

For Commencement Year 2017 to 2021 - Please refer to 1738.2 - Bachelor of Music (Dean's Scholars)

For Commencement Year 2015 and 2016 - Please refer to 1738.1 - Bachelor of Music (Dean's Scholars)

  • Director of Academic Program - Dr Clare MacLean

The Bachelor of Music (Dean’s Scholars) develops innovative, articulate musicians who contribute to the music community and the culture it serves. It offers high-level training in music, music performance, composition, music production, music theory, arranging and analysis, musicology, and music business, with opportunities to apply this training in collaborative projects on campus and in the community.  Lectures, workshops, and tutorials are carried out in well equipped facilities.  Skills in music performance, composition and music production are augmented by intellectual, theoretical and contextual studies. A professionally active staff of music-academics supports students to develop their individual goals.

This degree is exclusively for high-achieving students, and will continually challenge you to do even better and build on your academic success. 

Study Mode

Three years full-time or six years part-time.

Program Advice

Program Advice

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Penrith Campus Full Time Internal See above
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal See above

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is an optional work component available in this program.  Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.

International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the program but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation.  For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students