Bachelor of Music - Main content (How to Apply)
Step 1: Submit Your Application
Application to Bachelor of Music
Apply to transfer programs- current ANU students
Step 2: Portfolio Registration (Adjustment Factors)
The Bachelor of Music requires a minimum ATAR of 80 or IB 30. If you meet this requirement, you are not required to submit a portfolio.
Submitting a portfolio may provide an adjustment factor of up to 10 points.
- A minimum selection rank of 70 is required for adjustment points to apply.
- Portfolios must be submitted via Embark (Embark portal link coming soon)
For Embark technical assistance, please contact the Embark Helpdesk
Portfolios should include:
Introductory statement
A written statement (300-500 words) outlining your interests, attributes, and experience in music and your motivation for studying music at ANU.
Creative Work Submission
A single recording of up to 5-10 minutes or several shorter recordings of no more than 10 minutes demonstrating your musical practice. Each work should be accompanied by a brief statement (up to 50 words) including the title, date created, and an explanation of the creative decisions behind the work.
The recording may be:
a video of a live performance (public or private)
an audio file of work created in a studio environment (such as composition, production, or songwriting project)
Key Dates Coming Soon
Pathways
Students who successfully complete DP-BD72 Diploma of Music (CUA50820) offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology, will be eligible to apply through UAC and admitted into a Bachelor of Music.