Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for undergraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 or 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 79 with a minimum of 12 in each section.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English): Overall score of 58 with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

The University of Newcastle, Australia, is making high-quality education accessible to international students. One of the ways it achieves this is by offering a wide range of scholarships designed to support and reward academic excellence, diversity, and achievement among international students.

International Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are aimed at high-achieving international students who have a strong academic record. They provide financial assistance to cover a portion of tuition fees, making quality education more affordable.

Country-Specific Scholarships: The University of Newcastle offers scholarships tailored to specific countries, ensuring students from various regions have the opportunity to study in Australia. These scholarships may vary in terms of eligibility criteria and benefits.

Women in STEM Scholarships: To promote gender diversity in STEM fields, the university provides scholarships specifically for women pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts program at the University of Newcastle have a wide range of career options in the music and performing arts industries. 

Professional Performer: Many graduates pursue careers as professional performers, showcasing their talents in music, theatre, dance, or other performing arts disciplines. They may work as solo artists, members of ensembles, or performers in theatrical productions, concerts, festivals, and other live events.

Musician or Instrumentalist: Graduates with expertise in a particular musical instrument may work as musicians or instrumentalists, performing in orchestras, bands, chamber groups, or as session musicians for recordings, film scores, or live performances.

Vocalist or Singer: Graduates with vocal training may pursue careers as vocalists or singers, performing in a variety of musical genres including classical, jazz, pop, rock, or musical theatre. They may perform solo, as part of a group, or in ensemble settings.

Actor or Actress: Some graduates choose to pursue careers as actors or actresses, appearing in theatre productions, film, television, commercials, or voice-over work. They may specialize in dramatic acting, comedic acting, or character acting, depending on their interests and skills.

Dancer or Choreographer: Graduates with training in dance may work as dancers or choreographers, performing in dance companies, musical theatre productions, dance festivals, or creating original choreography for performances, film, television, or music videos.

Composer or Arranger: Graduates with skills in music composition and arrangement may work as composers, creating original music for various mediums including film, television, theatre, dance, video games, and advertising. They may also work as arrangers, adapting existing music for different instrumental or vocal ensembles.

Music Educator or Instructor: Some graduates choose to pursue careers as music educators or instructors, teaching private lessons, group classes, or workshops in music theory, instrument technique, voice, or performance skills. They may work in schools, community centers, music academies, or as freelance educators.

Arts Administrator or Producer: Graduates may work in arts administration or production roles, managing arts organizations, venues, festivals, or production companies. They may be responsible for event planning, marketing, fundraising, budgeting, artist management, or program development.

Arts Marketer or Publicist: Some graduates work in arts marketing or publicity roles, promoting performances, events, artists, or arts organizations. They may develop marketing campaigns, manage social media accounts, write press releases, or coordinate media coverage to increase visibility and audience engagement.

Arts Entrepreneur or Business Owner: Graduates with entrepreneurial ambitions may start their own arts-related businesses, such as music schools, dance studios, recording studios, performance venues, or arts consultancy firms. They may also develop online platforms or digital content related to music and performing arts.