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2009

Bachelor of Music Studies, Integrated Studies major in Jazz B.MuStInSJ

2009

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	3 years (full-time or part-time equivalent)
Degree/Award:	Bachelor

Program Outline

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

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Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You are eligible to compete with either HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General (HESS G) or HESS Restricted (HESS R). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS G or HESS R subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Your year 12 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) is used in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred. Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Your best GPA is used in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred. VET applicants You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above in a music program. You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Further ranking according to the level of VET award is undertaken in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred. Special Entry applicants You must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying. You must undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. In the case of a tie-breaker, you will be ranked further according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Additional entry requirements:	Audition Requirements for Music Programs
Assumed knowledge:	Solo Performance; OR, AMEB Grade 6-7 Practical and Musicianship; OR, AMEB Grade 5 Theory.
How to apply:	Apply through SATAC SATAC Code: 324071 SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:

IELTS	Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6 5.5 5.5 6 6

Additional entry requirements:

Entry is subject to satisfactory audition. All applicants for instrumental or vocal place are required to prepare contrasting works, with a total duration of 10-15 minutes. Applicants must submit an audio recording (preferable in CD format) or video recording (videotape in PAL or NTSC format, VCD, or DVD). Refer to page 78 of the Undergraduate International Prospectus 2009 for more information.

Prerequisites:

Music theory and practice

How to apply:

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

Mid-year entry?

Annual tuition fees:

International student place: $19,000

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Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

The typical pattern of study is summarised as follows.

Level I
Core Studies I (12 units) Specialisation: Practical Study I (6 units) Electives (6 units)
Level II
Core Studies II (6 units) Specialisation: Practical Study II (6 units) Approaches to Music II (6 units) Electives (6 units)
Level III
Core Studies III (6 units) Specialisation: Practical Study III (6 units) Approaches to Music III (3 units) Foundation for Honours III or Elective (3 units) Electives (6 units)

Career Opportunities

Music programs at the University of Adelaide seek not only to lead students towards the highest standards of personal achievement but to encourage flexibility, creativity and confidence which are essential ingredients of a successful career. Graduates can follow a variety of professional pathways and the majority combine two or more different activities through most of their working career.

Performance studies can lead to employment in the professional music field as a soloist, accompanist, chamber musician, orchestral player or a studio teacher. Majors in other areas may lead to employment in the fields of music education, composition, broadcasting or research. Graduates may also be employed as arts administrators, community musicians or academics. Jazz musicians may be employed in bands or other performance ensembles.

Potential careers

Community Musician, Music within the Indigenous Community, Musician / Singer, Music Technologist

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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008

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Bachelor of Music Studies, Integrated Studies major in Jazz B.MuStInSJ 2009