Victoria University
Bachelor of Applied Music
City Flinders, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F/P
Campus
Footscray Nicholson (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Applied Music at Victoria University in City Flinders, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor 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.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Music graduates pursue careers as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, recording producers and arts administrators. A portfolio career combining performance, teaching and production is typical, particularly for conservatoire graduates.
Student life (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
34,599
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
45.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
66.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£30,810
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Applied Music
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Applied Music topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Applied Music
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent).
- English language test selection International applicants must also satisfy the English Language Test (IELTS) (or equivalent).
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent).
- English language test selection International applicants must also satisfy the English Language Test (IELTS) (or equivalent).
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Higher Education Studies Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
- OR: Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies in Music.
- OR: Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg.
- Foundation course or equivalent.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- VET Studies Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
- OR: Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Work/Life experience Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Creative Arts or similar.
- OR: Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
- PLUS: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL. | Current Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement No audition is required for this course.
- Applicants must have at least two years’ experience playing an instrument and/or singing.
- Submit a one-page statement including your instrument/voice, music style(s), years of experience, level of training (e.g.
- VCE Music 3&4), and link to a performance video (1 song, 3–5 mins).
- Upload to YouTube or cloud storage (no password).
- Include the video link and your VTAC ID in your statement.
- Recent Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement No audition is required for this course.
- Applicants must have at least two years’ experience playing an instrument and/or singing.
- Submit a one-page statement including your instrument/voice, music style(s), years of experience, level of training (e.g.
- VCE Music 3&4), and link to a performance video (1 song, 3–5 mins).
- Upload to YouTube or cloud storage (no password).
- Include the video link and your VTAC ID in your statement.
- Applicants with Higher Education study VTAC Personal Statement No audition is required for this course.
- Applicants must have at least two years’ experience playing an instrument and/or singing.
- Submit a one-page statement including your instrument/voice, music style(s), years of experience, level of training (e.g.
- VCE Music 3&4), and link to a performance video (1 song, 3–5 mins).
- Upload to YouTube or cloud storage (no password).
- Include the video link and your VTAC ID in your statement.
- Applicants with VET study VTAC Personal Statement No audition is required for this course.
- Applicants must have at least two years’ experience playing an instrument and/or singing.
- Submit a one-page statement including your instrument/voice, music style(s), years of experience, level of training (e.g.
- VCE Music 3&4), and link to a performance video (1 song, 3–5 mins).
- Upload to YouTube or cloud storage (no password).
- Include the video link and your VTAC ID in your statement.
- Applicants with work and life experience VTAC Personal Statement No audition is required for this course.
- Applicants must have at least two years’ experience playing an instrument and/or singing.
- Submit a one-page statement including your instrument/voice, music style(s), years of experience, level of training (e.g.
- VCE Music 3&4), and link to a performance video (1 song, 3–5 mins).
- Upload to YouTube or cloud storage (no password).
- Include the video link and your VTAC ID in your statement.
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
34,599
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
45%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
- Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
What Students Love
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Diverse international food scene
- Active music scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
66%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£30,810
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Music graduates pursue careers as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, recording producers and arts administrators. A portfolio career combining performance, teaching and production is typical, particularly for conservatoire graduates.
- Music graduates pursue careers as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, recording producers and arts administrators.
- A portfolio career combining performance, teaching and production is typical, particularly for conservatoire graduates.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Sport
- Engineering
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, City Flinders carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.
- Like most major Australian cities, City Flinders carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.