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Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Business Analytics

Australia

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What will I learn?

Summary

The Bachelor of Music - with its focus on synergies across production and performance, including theoretical and practical study - is the only one of its kind in Australia. It will develop your theoretical, practical and industry-focused skills, as well as your musical training. The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics - developed and refined in consultation with industry - will provide you with skills in data visualisation, and statistical and analytical tools. You'll also gain a solid understanding of the context of organisational problems from managerial, financial and human perspectives, so you can make informed and insightful decisions.

Key features

Hone your skills by learning from award-winning professionals

Learn from teachers with international industry profiles in popular music, music production, jazz and contemporary vocal pedagogy. Develop a deep understanding of contemporary music practices

Gain a broad knowledge of 20th- and 21st-century music practices, technologies and associated industries. Apply your skills to a real-world setting

Undertake a research methods project in your final year to apply your data analytics methodology in a real-world setting. Study at a globally recognised institution

Study at a business school that's accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Career Outcomes

Professions

Applications modeller or developer

Arts and culture administrator

Behavioural forecaster

Business or venture analyst

Business process improvement specialist

Business process modelling consultant

Composer

Consumer insights specialist

Data analyst

Events manager

Game designer

IT planning manager

Management consultant

Music publisher

Music teacher (after further study)

Performer

Promoter

Sound effects designer

Sound technician

Employers

Arts organisations

Arts promoters

Audio engineering companies

Banks and financial institutions

Business analysis firms

Consulting firms

Cultural and heritage organisations

Digital agencies

Government agencies and departments

Information technology companies

Insurance firms

Media, creative or communications agencies

Multinational corporations

Music publications

Private and public-sector organisations

Production studios - film, TV and sound

Research institutes

Self-employment

Universities

Utilities companies

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

CRICOS

098526D

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$37,900.00 (US$ 24,977) per year
Bachelor of Music - AUD $37,900; Bachelor of Business Analytics - AUD $43,200

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

  • A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
  • A recognised university Foundation course
  • A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
  • At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
  • TOEFL iBT - 83 (Reading - 13; Writing - 21; Listening - 12; Speaking - 18)
  • PTE Academic - 58 minimum 52 in each band, or equivalent
  • Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 180 minimum 169 in each band, or equivalent
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - (Reading - C+; Writing - C+; Listening - C/C+; Speaking - C/C+)
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 minimum 110 in each band, or equivalent

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Macquarie University

Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

  • Ranked in the top 130 universities worldwide
  • Located in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region
  • Provides over 30,000 practical work placements
  • Offers generous scholarship programs