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1. Select your course
2. Start your application
3. Attend an audition
4. Complete your application
5. Complete your enrolment

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We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.

The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form below. You'll then receive a link to complete the full online form, and be contacted by one of our Melbourne Polytechnic staff. 

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This course can take applications through Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or direct to Melbourne Polytechnic.

Apply Through VTAC

You must apply via VTAC if any of the following apply to you:

  • You are currently studying Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • You are applying to more than one institution for a course/s listed on VTAC
  • You have already lodged a VTAC application for 2023.

To apply via VTAC, visit vtac.edu.au.

Apply Direct to Melbourne Polytechnic

You can apply direct to Melbourne Polytechnic if any of the following apply to you:

  • You are NOT currently studying Year 12 (or equivalent) in Australia
  • You intend to submit an application ONLY to Melbourne Polytechnic
  • Are a current Melbourne Polytechnic student

To start your direct application, fill the form below.
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HEASSAPM - Bachelor of Music

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Melbourne Polytechnic is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your future studies.

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Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

All applicants must successfully complete an audition and interview.

  • Audition performance requirements: (approx. level: AMEB grade 4).
  • Audition music craft requirements: theory (approx. level: AMEB grade 4), technique (instrumental/vocal), aural recognition and music reading skills

When we receive your application, the International Office will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your application and provide you additional instructions.

If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call 1300 635 276

LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

Selection for this course is based on applicants meeting specific criteria and successful outcome of an interview/audition.

When the applicant initiates the application process, they will receive a Welcome Email containing a hyperlink to schedule an interview/audition.

Register for audition and attend at the allocated day/time.

At audition applicants are expected to demonstrate:

  • Performance capabilities on a chosen instrument/voice (equivalent to grade 4 AMEB or above).
  • Musicianship skills: theory (equivalent to grade 4 AMEB or above), aural, and music literacy.
  • How the course aligns with the applicant's career goals.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) School leavers will need to have satisfactorily completed VCE (or equivalent) with no specified minimum ATAR score.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study The successful completion of a VET diploma in any discipline will be taken into consideration as part of the audition and interview process. Melbourne Polytechnic Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Performance) graduates are eligible to articulate into 2nd year of Bachelor of Music.

Applicants with higher education A complete or incomplete higher education qualification in any discipline will be taken into consideration as part of the audition and interview process.

Applicants with work and life experience Applicants will need to demonstrate relevant industry or life experience and the capacity to work at degree level.

Higher Education Admissions Criteria

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Attend an audition.

Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency, to include studies in music (group and/or solo performance)
English: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
Other: Applicants are required to participate in an interview and audition

Interviews and auditions by Skype or telephone are available for applicants overseas or interstate. For further information, please email musicadmin@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au