Education Focus: Monash University

Answered by: Georgina Gibson, Student Recruitment Coordinator

What kind of courses do you offer? We offer a Bachelor of Music plus double degrees. We are the only music course to offer double degrees with Law, Science, Commerce, Education or Arts. We even have the option of studying electives from other disciplines, so you could do a language or an elective from science alongside your music studies. The wide-ranging undergraduate program has specialisations in classical performance, jazz and popular music, ethnomusicology and musicology, composition and creative music technology (CMT).

Do you offer practical on-site learning or more of a theoretical base? You will have weekly individual tuition on your principal instrument, weekly workshops and concert practice classes. All lessons are on-site using our excellent facilities. You'll be learning from practicing artists with stellar reputations and have the opportunity to perform with leading international musicians through workshops and public performances. In scholarship, composition and performance our aim is to develop the musician of tomorrow through a progressive, holistic and culturally diverse approach.

What makes you different to other educational institutions? Our international study opportunities are exceptional. You can take an intensive in Prato, Italy or New York, or study abroad at one of our many international partners as part of your degree. We provide extraordinary performance opportunities through events, concerts, festivals and collaborations. We are well known for our supportive culture where you'll be inspired to take your talent to new heights.

What kind of social activities do you offer? Monash has over 110 clubs and societies that are open to all students. Music students are part of the Faculty of Arts which runs a Peers Ambassadors Leaders (PAL) program, designed to facilitate a smooth transition to university and opportunities to develop leadership skills. Within the music school there are numerous opportunities to be involved in competitions, collaborations, events, festivals, album launches and a variety of social activities.

Do you offer job opportunities, internships, or other ways to help students get ahead? The course is designed to ensure that our graduates are intellectually informed, creatively equipped and professionally geared to engage with the musical challenges of the globalised world of the 21st century. Through internships, overseas study intensives and exceptional performance opportunities our students are exposed to a wide range of experiences so that by the time they graduate they are well prepared for careers in the industry. The success of graduates is testimony to this.

When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day? Come along to the Monash Change of Preference Expo on Wednesday 14 Dec at Monash Caulfield Campus, we'd love to talk to you. We will have expert staff on hand to answer your questions. If you can't make it to the expo you can call us directly to discuss your options on: (03) 9902 0344 or email us at arts-future@monash.edu

Website link for more info: Find out more: artsonline.monash.edu.au/music