CG51 Bachelor of Music

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 3 minors

Core Structure

Number of units: 12 Total credit points: 72

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You must complete the 12 core units across Years 1, 2 & 3.  

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC11405 Language of Modern Music 1
MUSC11411 Music Styles & Analysis 1
MUSC11409 Principal Music Studios 1
PERF11026 Production Fundamentals 1
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC11406 Language of Modern Music 2
MUSC11412 Music Styles & Analysis 2
MUSC11410 Principal Music Studios 2
PERF11027 Production Fundamentals 2
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12413 Language of Modern Music 3
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12414 Language of Modern Music 4
Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13406 Language of Modern Music 5
Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13407 Language of Modern Music 6

Liberal Arts Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

It is possible to select the Liberal Arts minor if you want to transfer credit from another course to the Bachelor of Music, or to transfer credit for units studied as part of an international study experience, provided you meet the CQUniversity requirements and are approved for this transfer of credit. You will require the approval of the Head of Course to enrol in the Liberal Arts minor, as well as approval for the choice of units to be included in this minor. Please seek advice from the Course Advice Team in the first instance if you want to undertake the Liberal Arts minor.

Music Ensemble Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Within this suite of units, you will develop practical, technical and artistic ensemble skills required to be a successful musician. These music ensemble units give you the opportunity to work in various performance, technical and creative roles as appropriate to develop skills in problem-solving, creative, self-regulated and critical thinking, within a team-based environment.

For entry into the first unit of this minor, you will need approval from the Head of Course - Music. To transition into the 3rd unit of this minor, you must have completed 72 credit points in this course.

Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PERF12016 Performance and Production Studies 3
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PERF12017 Performance and Production Studies 4
Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PERF13018 Performance and Production Studies 5
Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PERF13019 Performance and Production Studies 6

Musicology Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Musicology is the scholarly analysis of music. Within this suite of units, you will study the history and cultural development of a range of musical styles including baroque, classical, romanticism, modernism, jazz and 20th century music. You will develop aural, analytical and research skills within these areas of focus. It is expected that you will possess a good understanding of music notation and stylistic analysis before entering this minor.

For entry into this minor, you must have completed 36 credit points in this course. To transition into the 3rd year of this minor, you must have completed 72 credit points in this course.


Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12415 History of Jazz: Freedom to Fusion
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13415 Western Art Music: Baroque to Classical
Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13416 Western Art Music: Romanticism to Modernism
Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13417 Western Art Music: Trends in the Twentieth Century

Music Pedagogy Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

You will learn the theoretical and practical methods of effective studio teaching in music and develop the pedagogical skills and concepts required to deliver successful group instrumental music instruction and ensemble direction. This includes the focus on three areas: One-on-one studio tuition, multi-instrument instruction and conducting technique. It is expected that you will possess an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in an instrument or voice to complete this minor.

For entry into this minor, you must have completed 36 credit points in this course. To transition into the 3rd year of this minor, you must have completed 72 credit points in this course.

Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12416 Studio Teaching Methods 1
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12417 Studio Teaching Methods 2
Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13413 Multi-Instrument Fundamentals and Ensemble Direction 1
Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13414 Multi-Instrument Fundamentals and Ensemble Direction 2

Music Performance Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Within this minor you will develop advanced skills and artistic expression through practical music studies relating to your primary study area. This primary study area can be an instrument, voice, singer/songwriting or composition and through this minor you will explore advanced repertoire and technical work from a variety of musical styles. It is expected that you will commence this minor at a high level of proficiency in your instrument, voice, singer/songwriting or composition and continue to advanced levels of technical proficiency and artistic expression.

For entry into this minor, you must have completed 36 credit points in this course. To transition into the 3rd year of this minor, you must have completed 72 credit points in this course.

Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12411 Principal Music Studios 3
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12412 Principal Music Studios 4
Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13411 Principal Music Studios 5
Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13412 Principal Music Studios 6

Music Technology Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

In this suite of units, you will expand upon the fundamentals of audio recording and mixing to develop skills in a range of music technology applications. You will learn the fundamental principles and application of sound design techniques and recording in the production of a podcast. In addition, you will learn the fundamentals of electronic music production and composition, mastering and music distribution. You will be required to purchase specific music technology equipment and software to complete this minor. 

For entry into this minor, you must have completed 36 credit points in this course. To transition in the 3rd year of this minor, you must have completed 72 credit points in this course.

Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12418 Music Technology 1: Introduction to Sound Design
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12419 Music Technology 2: Electronic Music Production
Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13418 Music Technology 3: Mixing, Mastering and Distribution
Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC13419 Music Technology 4: Music and the Moving Image