Undergraduate
Contemporary Popular Music
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Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Graduates benefit from communication, music, analytical, written and research skills that are desirable in a wide range of professions. Some graduates will pursue careers within the creative arts. Others who have studied the major alongside another area of study will have the skills to pursue employment in another area.
Career Opportunities
- Musician
- Songwriter
- Composer
- Performing Artist
- Teacher*
- Audio Engineer
*Requires postgraduate studies
Further Study
Master of Music
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.6
- 75.5
- 254
- 324
- 14.5
- 280
- 61
- 1130
- 56
- 75
Admission requirements
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
The Contemporary Popular Music major allows you to develop your practical, entrepreneurial and networking skills by developing a collaborative portfolio, mirroring the artistic practicalities of the music industry.
About the course
Quick details
- Available 2024
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Undergraduate
- MJD-MUSCO
- 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Why study this course at UWA?
- This course is a comprehensive program, developing invaluable skills across different areas
- Engage with fast-growing industry
- Combine this major with almost any other major across UWA, allowing you to pursue your passions and interests on stage and beyond
You'll learn to
- Develop practical skills through individual and collaborative projects
- Hone your analytical and listening skills to stay competitive in industry
- Explore digital production techniques
- Refine entrepreneurial and networking skills
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelors degrees.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Philosophy