Unit information
- Unit code
- KMB117
- Faculty
- Faculty of Creative Industries Education and Social Justice
- School/Discipline
- Music
- Study area
- Creative industries
- Credit points
- 12
Dates and locations
| Teaching period | Dates | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2025 | 24 February 2025 - 21 June 2025 | Kelvin Grove |
Fees
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- Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount
- 2025: $1,164
- Pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount
- 2025: $996
- Domestic fee-paying student fee
- 2025: $4,356
- International student fee (excluding study abroad students)
- 2025: $4,668
Guide to fees
Previous study requirements
- Assumed knowledge
- An understanding of the fundamentals of melody, harmony and rhythm and the ability to demonstrate these fundamentals with voice and instrument/s.
Guide to previous study requirements
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