UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

DEGREE INFORMATION

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Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts [40309] or Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts [40311]

Thank you for choosing to audition to study music/performing arts at the University of Newcastle. Your audition is an opportunity to show us your talent and to help us determine the pathways available to you.

SECTION ONE – Applicant Details

SECTION TWO – Application Preferences

The information below relates to Audition deadlines. 

For UAC deadlines, please download latest information from UAC Key Dates.

 

Semester 1, 2026

Future Students

Sunday, 11 January 2026: Online/video audition submission deadline for consideration for a Semester 1, 2026 offer.

* In-person auditions will be scheduled for 27 & 28 November 2025, at the Conservatorium of Music, Newcastle NSW.

Thursday 29 January 2026: Final deadline to list music programs as a UAC preference for Semester 1, 2026.

Schools Recommendation Scheme

Sunday, 12 October 2025: Online/video audition submission deadline for consideration for an offer through the Schools Recommendation Scheme.

Year 12 ATAR-Based Offer Rounds

Monday, 8 December 2025: Online/video audition submission deadline for consideration in UAC’s main ATAR-based offer round for Year 12 students.

 

 

 

Current Students

Sunday 7 December 2025: Online/video audition submission deadline for consideration for a Semester 1, 2026 offer. 

* In-person auditions will be scheduled for 27 & 28 November 2025, at the Conservatorium of Music, Newcastle NSW.

 

Please check Admissions and Audition Information for the latest information on audition dates.
 

* Domestic admission applications can be made through UAC or directly to the University.

For more information, visit Domestic - How To Apply

International admission applications must be made directly to the University.

For more information, visit International - How To Apply

For all other applicants, please put N/A in this section

Please indicate (number) your preferences below:

SECTION THREE –  Majors

Below are 9 pathways that can be taken when studying Music/Performing Arts at the University of Newcastle. Please choose one from the list that interests you the most. 

Please note - selecting majors on this application provides an indication of your study interests and is not a formal acceptance of your study pathway/major, this occurs after an official University of Newcastle offer into the program occurs.

B Music and Performing Arts [40309] 

B Music and Performing Arts/B Arts [40311]

SECTION FOUR – Previous Studies

Have you undertaken, or are currently undertaking, any formal courses in music/performing arts?

Please include results/outcomes (if known)

If you are applying for credit for studies previously completed, please submit a separate online credit application.

SECTION FIVE – Written Statement

The written statement requires you to provide responses to five questions in your own words (approximately 200-250 words each). Please relate each statement to your personal experiences and opinions about music and/or performing arts. The statement helps us learn more about you and your love of music as well as your written communication skills.

Please take time to review your statements and use correct spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.

 SECTION SIX – VIDEO AUDITION AND PORTFOLIO/CV

Please click on the link below and submit a summary of your musical and/or performing achievements to date. A short Creative Portfolio/Journal/CV no more than two pages in a single document (PDF file or DOCX file) is sufficient.

There is no need to upload copies of certificates etc.

Your Creative Portfolio could include ensembles you have been a part of, lessons you have undertaken and performances you have been involved in.

If you have an up-to-date web profile you may prefer to include a URL in the comments field instead of uploading a document.

Please provide a link to your pre-recorded video(s) hosted on an external server (YouTube is preferred for ease of viewing). Videos should be concise and not contain significant editing ("top and tailing" is permitted, but the performance should be a single take).

If you are uploading your video audition to Google Drive please ensure you have set the permissions to 'Anyone on the internet with the link can view' so our academic staff can view your audition.

The video audition requirements are the same as face-to-face auditions and should demonstrate you performing two contrasting pieces of music. You should also include a short verbal statement introducing yourself and indicating what you are playing.

The quality of the audio and video should be sufficient to adequately hear what you are playing and see you. A mobile phone, tablet, etc may be used for recording but the video should not exceed 720p 25fps (maximum). Please ensure you record in a quiet environment in sufficient light with the camera mounted in a static location.

SECTION SEVEN– Declaration

I declare that I intend to audition for either the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts [40309] or Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts [40311] at the University of Newcastle. The above information is true and correct. Any material I upload is a valid representation of me.

In conjunction with the University of Newcastle Music and Performing Arts Audition Application, I understand that I also need to submit an application through one of the categories listed below:

DOMESTIC APPLICANTS New Domestic Applicant – Admission applications must firstly be made through UAC. Further details available from Universities Admissions Centre  Current UON Domestic Student can apply direct to the University. Apply for - Domestic Degree Transfer University of Newcastle Enabling program (Yapug, Open Foundation or Newstep) can apply direct to the University. There is no cost to submit this application. Current Enabling Students - Apply for direct admission

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS New International Applicant – Admission applications must firstly be made through International Admissions. Further details available from UON International Admissions Current UON International Student can apply direct to the University. Apply for - International Degree Transfer International Foundation Pathway Applicant – apply through the University of Newcastle College of International Education