Undergraduate
Contemporary Popular Music
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Address
Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
Hours
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This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
You'll benefit from communication, music, analytical, written, and research skills that are desirable in a wide range of professions. Upon graduating, you can either pursue a career within the creative arts, or in another field if you choose to study another degree or major alongside Contemporary and Popular Music.
Career Opportunities
- Musician
- Songwriter
- Composer
- Performing Artist
- Teacher*
- Audio Engineer
*Requires postgraduate studies
Further Study
Master of Music
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.6
- 75.5
- 254
- 324
- 14.5
- 280
- 61
- 1130
- 56
- 75
Admission requirements
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
How to apply
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Course details
The Contemporary Popular Music major allows you to develop your practical, entrepreneurial and networking skills by developing a collaborative portfolio, mirroring the artistic practicalities of the music industry.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Undergraduate
- MJD-MUSCO
- 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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- This course is a comprehensive program, developing invaluable skills across different areas
- Engage with fast-growing industry
- Combine this major with almost any other major across UWA, allowing you to pursue your passions and interests on stage and beyond
Find your sound with UWA's Contemporary Music courses
UWA’s Conservatorium of Music is home to WA’s first tertiary music program and has continued to unlock the full creative potential of aspiring musicians. But did you know that we also offer a range of new and exciting contemporary music courses? Whether you want to be the next big pop star or take centre stage, we have courses to help you achieve your dreams.
Learn about our contemporary courses here.
You'll learn to
- Develop practical skills through individual and collaborative projects
- Hone your analytical and listening skills to stay competitive in industry
- Explore digital production techniques
- Refine entrepreneurial and networking skills
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelors degrees.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Philosophy