Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts
Arts and humanities
This combined degree program provides scope for study in both Music, Performing Arts, and the Arts. Students complete two degree awards over four years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). The flexibility of this combined degree allows you: to develop skills in music theory technology, industry and collaboration, awa well as choosing to develop your creative passion and technical skills in areas of focus such as performance, songwriting, and production; and to gather skills that will pr
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Newcastle
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 106894J
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Course overview
This combined degree program provides scope for study in both Music, Performing Arts, and the Arts. Students complete two degree awards over four years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). The flexibility of this combined degree allows you: to develop skills in music theory technology, industry and collaboration, awa well as choosing to develop your creative passion and technical skills in areas of focus such as performance, songwriting, and production; and to gather skills that will prepare you for the work place and a wide variety of careers, with the flexibility to choose from a broad range of Arts majors and minors to match your specific interests, including pursuing themes and disciplines, gaining work experience, engaging with industry, and completing research projects. Students will complete a major in Music and Performing Arts, and a major in Arts, with the option to complete an Arts minor or complement their degree with elective choices.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Applicants must meet one of the criteria below to meet the Admission Application requirement (step 1 above): Completed Year 12 studies - NSW HSC or equivalent qualification (there is no minimum Selection Rank requirement); or Completed, or partly completed, higher education studies (0.25FTE completed or greater); or TAFE/VET qualification, with a minimum of a completed Certificate II (AQF level 2); or Completed recognised enabling program; or Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International); or Post-secondary professional qualifications.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | The University of Newcastle (Newcastle City) | — | — | $42,444per year | International students |
Where it is taught
The University of Newcastle (Newcastle City)
PrimaryCnr Hunter and Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW
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Corner Hunter St & Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Newcastle, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Artsnewcastle.edu.au
- University of Newcastlenewcastle.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Masters Degree Coursework Awards and Programs ScheduleOfficial source
- University of Newcastle International Prospectus 2027 - South AsiaOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source