The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Music (Composition)
Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
4F/5-9P
Campus
Conservatorium (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-22
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Music (Composition) at The University of Sydney in Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
78,825
Staff Ratio
22.4:1
International
51.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
74.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Music (Composition)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Music (Composition) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Music (Composition)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Portfolio and audition: Selection into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music programs is by portfolio submission and interview and ATAR.
- Applicants demonstrate their level of achievement as a composer by submitting three compositions in different performance media or genres and attend an interview.
- Application process and timeline for Bachelor of Music (Composition) | Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Music 2.
- Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme (CASAS) Under the University’s Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme Domestic applicants for the Bachelor of Music (Composition) undertaking a current recognised high school (Year 12) qualification and applying via UAC, may be eligible for an early offer of admission prior to the release of ATARs or equivalent score.
- Eligible applicants will be automatically assessed based on a combination of academic performance and audition/portfolio.
- For more information visit the University of Sydney website .
- Portfolio application: In addition to your UAC application, a separate application of your composition pieces must be submitted online directly to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
- A non-refundable administration fee is charged for all applications.
- Application process and timeline for Bachelor of Music (Composition) Other applicants Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
78,825
Total students
Staff Ratio
22:1
Students per staff
International Students
51%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
74%
Employed after graduation