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Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music
Discover Your Path in Music and Beyond
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The Australian Guild of Education (AGE) Bachelor of Music degree is a dynamic and comprehensive program designed to prepare graduates for diverse and rewarding careers in music, education, social services, socal justice careers, the creative arts and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring professional musician, a future specialist music teacher, or someone with no prior formal music training but a passion for pursuing an Australian Bachelor degree, this course offers the flexibility to suit your goals. Students can choose to study on campus or online, opening pathways to careers in areas like Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary Education, as well as music performance, composition, and arts management.
A Holistic and Inclusive Approach
This degree integrates elements from both the European and North American models of tertiary music education. With four specialist streams to choose from, the program ensures that students of all backgrounds—whether highly trained musicians or beginners—can thrive. The carefully designed curriculum supports each student’s progression, creating an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
Building Versatile Musicians
AGE’s Bachelor of Music introduces students to the exciting possibilities of a portfolio career in music. In addition to foundational studies, students can specialise in their chosen areas of interest while gaining broad exposure to essential disciplines such as:
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Performance
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Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
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Music Technology
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Music Business and Arts Management
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Composition
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Musicianship
Practical and Professional Skills for the Real World
One of the program's standout features is the Professional Skills subject, which is undertaken in every year of the degree. This subject equips students with critical tools for success in today's music industry, including:
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Event management
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Cultural diplomacy
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Word processing and notation software
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Recording and production software
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Skills in creating and producing original work
A Vision Beyond Music
AGE’s Vision, Mission, and Values extend beyond the boundaries of music, embracing the creative arts as a whole. The program views music as a universal language—a powerful tool for education, communication, and connection. This philosophy underpins the Bachelor of Music degree, ensuring students graduate not only as skilled musicians but also as creative, thoughtful educators and professionals ready to make a meaningful impact on the world.
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You can access the Course Brochure here.
For International Students please download the International Student Handbook here.
Length
3 Years Full Time
Part Time available for Domestic Students
Intakes
July 22nd 2023
TBA
Delivery
Blended
On Campus & Digital Learning
Entry
Flexible entry pathways with Auditions & RPL
Fees
Competitive International Fees
FEE-HELP available for Domestic Students
Elective Specialisations
The Bachelor of Music consists of core subjects and three elective specialisations; Composition, Performance and Music Pedagogy(teaching).
Specialise in Performing
Specialise in Composing
Specialise in
Music Teaching
Why choose AGE?
At AGE, our students are informed by music from the past, the present and music from around the world. At AGE they will gain the capacity to work creatively, musically and intelligently with the realities of professional practices in the global music industry. Students develop the facility to respond quickly and meaningfully to the innovations and changes that will characterise their careers in music and the creative arts in the future.
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AGE graduates are fully prepared for further higher study and a range of employment contexts.
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AGE aims to be a leader in global education and musical inclusivity. We deliver our program to students engaged in on-campus and blended modes of study - exactly the way that we work in the music industry. This flexible course of study equips graduates with a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning and music making.
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AGE has the resources, staff expertise and facilities to create dedicated and successful musicians, developing and preparing them for entry into a rewarding fulfilling life-time career.
The first year of the Bachelor of Music provides a broad introductory level of knowledge and awareness of music performance, theory and historical contexts and practical skills. The second year builds an advanced framework of knowledge and skills. While the final year enables students to choose a specialisation, and prepare for entry on a professional basis to workforce engagement and further study.
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In this way, students receive a broad musical education but can still specialise in an area of particular interest.
