AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY · AUSTRALIA
Songwriting: Concepts and Craft
Bachelor's · Taught in en
At a glance
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Duration
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IELTS
€4k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Bachelor's
Level
This undergraduate course, Songwriting: Concepts and Craft, offered by the School of Music, focuses on developing the skills and knowledge needed to write songs in various contemporary popular styles. It explores songwriting as a creative practice with its own history and context, incorporating theory and method. The course provides a historical overview of major eras and styles of popular songwriting, including perspectives from outside the anglosphere. Students will also analyze the musical theory and methods that underpin songs from these periods. The aim is to equip students with the ability to create their own portfolio of original popular songs.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the Songwriting: Concepts and Craft program?
- To enroll, you must have completed MUSI1501 or MUSI1117, or obtain consent from the course convener. A basic level of music theory equivalent to MUSI1501 or MUSI1117, and the ability to play an instrument, are assumed.
- How much is the tuition fee for international students?
- For international students, the tuition fee is AUD $5,820 per year for 2026. Please note that this fee information is for the current year only and is indexed annually.
- How much is the tuition fee for domestic students?
- For domestic fee-paying students, the tuition fee is AUD $4,200 per year for 2026. Fees for Commonwealth Supported Places are set by the Australian Government and are indexed annually.
- What is the structure of student learning time in this course?
- The course involves 130 hours of total student learning time. This includes 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks (lectures, workshops) and 94 hours of independent study (research, composing, reading, writing).
Entry requirements
Assumed KnowledgeBasic level of music theory equivalent to MUSI1501 or MUSI1117, and ability to play an instrument.
To enrol in this course, you must have completed MUSI1501 or MUSI1117, or have obtained consent from the course convener. You cannot enrol if you have previously completed MUSI3321.
Fees
Tuition (international)AUD $5,820 per year (for 2026). Please note that fee information is for the current year only and is indexed annually.
Tuition (home)AUD $4,200 per year (for 2026). This applies to domestic fee-paying students. Fees are set by the Australian Government for Commonwealth supported places and are indexed annually.
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Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated. Domestic students with a Commonwealth Supported Place have their fees set by the Australian Government. International students and domestic graduate coursework students with a Domestic Tuition Fee place are required to pay course tuition fees.
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the Songwriting: Concepts and Craft program?
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To enroll, you must have completed MUSI1501 or MUSI1117, or obtain consent from the course convener. A basic level of music theory equivalent to MUSI1501 or MUSI1117, and the ability to play an instrument, are assumed.
How much is the tuition fee for international students?
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For international students, the tuition fee is AUD $5,820 per year for 2026. Please note that this fee information is for the current year only and is indexed annually.
How much is the tuition fee for domestic students?
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For domestic fee-paying students, the tuition fee is AUD $4,200 per year for 2026. Fees for Commonwealth Supported Places are set by the Australian Government and are indexed annually.
What is the structure of student learning time in this course?
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The course involves 130 hours of total student learning time. This includes 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks (lectures, workshops) and 94 hours of independent study (research, composing, reading, writing).