Bachelor of Music (Musicology & Ethnomusicology) at The University of Melbourne — a 3-year, full-time bachelor degree taught at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) on the Southbank campus in Melbourne, Australia. Develop skills, knowledge, and understanding of the practical, theoretical, and conceptual aspects of music, with a focus on musicology and ethnomusicology. International students from Malaysia and across Asia can apply for the February intake each year.

Indicative total fees are AU$ 133,845 (tuition + application fee), with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below. Figures are illustrative — your final amount follows the University of Melbourne’s official fee schedule for your intake year.

The University of Melbourne is ranked #19 in the world and #1 in Australia in the QS World University Rankings, with the VCA among Australia’s leading music schools.

What you will study: a 300-point programme including a prescribed music major, Musical Perspectives, breadth subjects, and electives — broadening your musical knowledge across a range of styles and repertoire through practical and theoretical studies.

Entry requirements: selection is based on a combination of criteria such as audition, portfolio, interview, or test. You will be required to submit more than one audition if you apply for multiple majors or instruments. English proficiency such as IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent PTE Academic scores is also required. Scholarships and financial support are assessed case by case — contact our advisors for guidance.

Career outcomes include postgraduate research in musicology and ethnomusicology, music critic or editor, music educator, arts administrator, and social and cultural policy consultant — with opportunities for solo and ensemble performance throughout your studies.

Study in Melbourne — at the VCA Southbank campus in the city’s arts precinct, with access to invaluable career experiences in local and international contexts. Plan to apply at least three months before your course start; allow about one month for your offer letter and sufficient time to lodge your Australian student visa before you travel.

E-Square provides free one-to-one counselling for University of Melbourne applications: document checklists, audition and portfolio preparation, fee and living-cost planning (including the Australian Government’s AUD 30,000 per year living-cost benchmark for international students), and WhatsApp follow-up from first enquiry to enrolment.