Bachelor of Music (Honours)

To be eligible for admission to this Honours program, a student will be expected to meet the following requirements:

• have successfully completed the requirements of a Bachelor of Music or hold a three or four year degree in music from a recognised university which is equivalent to the Bachelor of Music at Griffith University;
• have achieved a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.6 (on a scale of 7.0) or equivalent from a recognised University (consideration will be given to students who achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.6 in the final year of their program);
• for those pursuing the traditional research pathway, have a minimum grade of 6.0 in two Music Literature courses or demonstrate a standard equivalent to a grade of 6.0 in two music literature courses from a recognized University  
• for students pursuing the artistic practice pathway, or wishing to undertake creative workPerformance Study (as part of their Honours Research Project, ) have a minimum grade of 6.0 in Performance Study 3 (Part 2)their relevant 3rd year performance/composition major study course, or equivalent from a recognised University; 
• for those pursuing the traditional research pathway, for students wishing to undertake Composition Study (as part of their Honours Research Project) have a minimum grade of 6.0 in Composition Study 3 (Part 2) or equivalent from a recognised University; 
• provide a Dissertation Research proposal (maximum 1200 words) which outlines a rationale, research question and methodology and which demonstrates a sound understanding of relevant literature. 
• for those pursuing the artistic practice pathway, provide an artistic statement outlining the rational for applying for the BMus Honours, clearly outlining creative and professional aspirations.   

Note: Applicants should complete the proforma that can be found here and submit it together with their application.

An international student is a person who is not Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, a Pacific Engagement visa holder or the holder of a permanent resident/humanitarian visa.

This program is available to International students for study in Australia at Griffith University.

International students applying to study on-campus in Australia will require a student visa or another type of visa which does not preclude them from studying in Australia.

You can apply for admission online OR via a Griffith University registered agent.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Applicants should refer to the following University procedure for further information:

• Admission Procedure

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:

• Griffith English Language Institute

Credit and recognition of prior learning may be granted in accordance with the University's Credit and Recognition for Prior Learning Policy