Offering both quality traditional training and progressive programs in emerging areas, including Australia's only popular music degree delivered within a conservatorium setting, students learn under leading music educators, musicians and composers with international experience and outlook from Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and the US.
With music industry and cultural connections around the globe, students have the opportunity to apply their talents at a professional level and connect with like-minded people. Queensland Conservatorium graduates take with them many experiences, connections and skills to succeed in the music industry.
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Areas of study
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs through specialised areas of study and extensive performance practice.
- Classical music (instrumental)
- Opera and voice
- Jazz
- Popular music
- Musical theatre
- Music technology
- Composition
- Pedagogy and music education
- Music studies and research
Preparatory studies
Our continuing education courses are beneficial if you have not had sufficient prior study in music at the time of audition. In addition, our Young Conservatorium offers a broad range of music courses for pre-tertiary students. Secondary school students will find our Tertiary Preparation of particular interest if considering applying for a place at the Conservatorium.
Professional development
Music teachers find the Open Conservatorium offers a variety of professional development programs during the year. Professional development courses can also form a pathway to postgraduate study and teaching qualifications that may be recognised by Education Queensland.
Short courses
Our short courses are primary and secondary teacher focused programs that deliver specialised content in various areas.