Bachelor of Creative Arts - Music

How to apply

Applicants will need to:

• Lodge an application through QTAC (domestic applicants) or USQ International (international applicants)
• Complete the Audition/Interview Application nominating your preferred interview date

An audition, interview and music skills test are required for entry into the Bachelor of Creative Arts – Music major. In certain circumstances, video auditions will be accepted, with interview conducted by phone.

Interview / audition dates

• Applicants applying for more than one major may attend their interviews on the same day.
• Music applicants auditioning in Toowoomba will need to provide their own accompanist (if applicable).
• Music applicants auditioning in Springfield may submit an unedited DVD performance of two contrasting works, two weeks prior to the interview date.
• In extreme circumstances relating to distance etc, it is possible to organise a telephone interview. For further information, please contact the School of Creative Arts administrator on telephone +61 7 4631 1121.

Toowoomba

There is no fee for interviews held in Toowoomba.

USQ Springfield - Available to applicants in all majors

There is no fee for interviews held at the Springfield Campus.

Note: The audition only will be held at Springfield. The program is not offered here.

Telephone Interview

Please call 07 4631 1121 to arrange an interview.

Interview/audition Requirements

• Recommended successful completion of at least Grade 3 Theory or Musicianship (AMEB) or equivalent
• At least HA for QSA Music for Year 11 and 12
• Approximately Grade 7 standard (AMEB), depending on instrument
• Instrumental and Vocal Applicants: Audition (two contrasting items); short aural, theoretical and general knowledge tests

Each applicant must bring to their interview:

• A passport-sized photo of themselves
• A school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieved
• Folio of achievements and references