Applicants looking to complete the Bachelor of Music, Western Art Music (WAM) or a major in Music General Studies, Music Theatre or Music Studies at the University of Western Australia, must pass an audition (in addition to fulfilling the standard University entrance requirements). 

If you are looking for our Contemporary Popular Music Major, please use THIS LINK

Domestic applicants apply to UWA via TISC and book an audition via this page. 
International students should apply to UWA via https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply and submit a DVD recording; email the Music office for more information.

Auditions
The Conservatorium of Music audition days are

• Saturday 14 September 2024
• Monday 25 November 2024
• Ad-hoc auditions are available until the start of Semester (end of Feb 2025). Please note an additional fee applies.

The required standard is equivalent to: 
Bachelor of Music (Extended Music Major)  OR  Music Studies Major
- AMEB¹ Grade 7 for performance (or equivalent)²
- A theory background comparable to West Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Music 3A/3B is required /AMEB Grade 5 theory (or equivalent)³

Music General Studies Major
- AMEB¹ Grade 5 for performance
- No theory required

Music Theatre Major
- Be a strong and confident singer
- Some understanding of music theory is required. 

Composition
Bachelor of Music (WAM) OR  Music Studies Major  OR  Music General Studies Major
- Applicants for composition are required to audition on their chosen instrument or voice.   
- A slightly lower  standard of performance is acceptable.
- In addition, composition applicants will submit a portfolio (in advance of the audition) and have an interview with the Head of Orchestral Composition at audition.

¹ Applicants are not required to have completed these exams, but must be able to demonstrate a comparable standard of performance in their audition  
² AMEB Grade 5 Practical = approx. ABRSM/TCL Grade 6  |  AMEB Grade 7 Practical = approx ABRSM/TCL Grade 8
³ Please note that students are not required to have undertaken ATAR/WACE Music in order to study music at UWA 

Further information about preparing for your audition and additional details about the application process can be found HERE. 

Location

UWA Conservatorium of Music
35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY Western Australia 6009

Contact Details

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