Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Major in Music)

Open to school leaver application

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts majoring in Music is part of the integrated Creative Arts program. Students study the materials of music, composition, performance practice, ethnomusicology, and studio practice. The program recognises Papua New Guinea's rich musical traditions alongside formal Western music education, producing graduates with a distinctive blend of local and international musical knowledge.

In the first two years, core courses provide a general understanding of the interdisciplinary creative arts. In Years 3 and 4, students focus on their chosen discipline. Graduates pursue careers in music performance, teaching, composition, recording, broadcast media, arts administration, and cultural heritage preservation across PNG and the Pacific.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12 from a recognised institution. The following minimum grades are required for school leaver selection:

  • A grade of C or better in Language & Literature or Applied English (one subject).
  • A grade of C or better in General Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics (one subject).
  • A grade of C or better in three (3) subjects chosen from Economics, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Minimum GPA: 2.25, calculated across the subjects listed above (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0; subjects not taken are excluded from the calculation). Note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission — places are limited and competition is strong.

NOSS selection formula (2025): (COUNT_C[LL,AE]=1)&(COUNT_C[GM,AM]=1)&(COUNT_C[Ec,Hi,Gr,Ph,Ch,Bi]=3)&(GPA[LL,AE,AM,GM,Ec,Hi,Gr,Bi,Ch,Ph]>=2.25)

Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

  • 4.17001Introduction to PNG Music Studies
  • 4.17002Materials of Music I

Semester 2

  • 4.17003PNG Music Studies A
  • 4.17004Materials of Music II
  • 4.17005PNG Performance I

Year 2

Semester 1

  • 4.27006Materials of Music III
  • 4.27007PNG Music Studies B
  • 4.27008PNG Performance II

Semester 2

  • 4.27009Materials of Music IV
  • 4.27010Music Practice I

Year 3

Semester 1

  • 4.37011Materials of Music V
  • 4.37012PNG Music Studies C
  • 4.37013Music Practice II (Group)

Semester 2

  • 4.37014Creative Workshop I
  • 4.37015Music Practice III
  • 4.37016Music Technology

Year 4

Semester 1

  • 4.47017PNG Music Studies D
  • 4.47018Project in Music I
  • 4.47019Music Practice IV

Semester 2

  • 4.47020Creative Workshop II
  • 4.47021Project in Music II
  • 4.47022Music Practice V

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.