Honours specialisation

Composition

Application requirements

Overview

All applicants must meet the standard eligibility for the Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) in addition to the requirements below:

  • For University of Melbourne Bachelor of Music graduates with a result of at least H2A (75%) in the Bachelor of Music subject Composition 6.
  • For graduates of other institutions: Follow steps outlined in the How to Apply section of the Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) to complete an application. You will be required to submit a composition folio.

All applicants must submit a direct University application and a supplementary application form.

See standard eligibility requirements for degree

See how to apply for Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours)

2025 Start Year Intake

Applications open on 29 July

Applications close on 31 October

Folio

Supplementary Application

Submit your folio via the supplementary application form

Folio Requirements

Composition applicants are required to submit a 20-minute folio of compositions and are not required to attend an interview. The folio should include:

  • Original works only (no arrangements or style-imitation).
  • At least one work must be a notated score.
  • At least one work must be written in the last two years.
  • Recordings of folio works

MIDI recordings are acceptable, however it is advisable to submit at least one example of a live or studio performance. Folio materials should be submitted in PDF and mp3 format.

For University of Melbourne Bachelor of Music graduates or potentially complete students: you will be asked to indicate your student status in the supplementary application form, which will determine whether a folio submission is required.

Personal Artistic Statement

This should be submitted in video format (approx. 90 second duration) addressing the following questions:

  • Who are your musical heroes?
  • What artistic ideals do you hold most passionately?
  • How might the Bachelor of Music Honours degree at MCM impact your artistic journey?
  • How do you envisage your artistic practice after graduation?

How will I be assessed?

Applicants will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • artistic conception
  • musical creativity
  • technique and craft
  • sonic effectiveness
  • potential for development of an original voice

Please note that all applicants will be ranked based on the above criteria, up to the capacity of places within the course.

Audition/interview requirements

Applicants are not required to attend an interview.