Overview
Stand Alone Programs
Double Degree Structure240 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 240 UOC.
Bachelor of Music (144 UOC)
1. Musicology Core (42 UOC)
2. Musicianship Core (24 UOC)
3. Performance Laboratory Core (48 UOC for MCP stream and 36 UOC for non-MCP streams)
4. Stream Gateway Course (6 UOC - 1 course)
5. Stream Courses (12 UOC - 2 courses)
6. Prescribed Music Electives (12 UOC for MCP stream and 24 UOC for non-MCP stream)
Bachelor of Science (96 UOC)
1. An approved Bachelor of Science major; and
2. Science elective courses
- 3457 - Music / Science
- 3457 - Music / Science
- 3436 - Music
- 3970 - Science
Specialisation Requirements3436 - Music
You must complete one of the streams below.
Majors3970 - Science
Students must complete at least one Science major selected from the list below. Students should declare their major prior to commencing Stage 2 courses.
Notes:
1. Students in 4076 Science/Education can only choose from the following majors: Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geography, Mathematics for Education, Pathology, Physics, Physiology. All other majors in 3970 are not permitted.
2.Students are not permitted to take the Bioinformatics major BINFB1 when taking the degree in dual award mode with the Bachelor of Engineering (Bioinformatics) program.
Minors3970 - Science
Students may choose to complete an optional minor in one of the following areas, using their Science and/or free electives. Please note that students in 4076 Science Education are NOT permitted to declare a minor.
Level 1 Core Courses3436 - Music
You must complete 36 UOC of Level 1 core courses.
Note: Performance lab course MUSC1707 (12 UOC) is taught as a multi-term course at 4 uoc each term.
- If you are admitted into the advanced entry scheme, you will receive a block credit of up to 36 uoc in Level 1 music courses.
Level 2 Core Courses3436 - Music
You must take 30 UOC of the following courses.
Performance lab course MUSC2703 (12 UOC) is taught as a multi-term course at 4 uoc each term.
Level 3 Core Courses3436 - Music
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
*MUSC3706 Performance Lab C (12 UOC) (Music Creative Practice and Music Pedagogy Streams only).
Performance lab courses MUSC3705 (12 UOC) & MUSC3706 are taught as a multi-term courses at 4 uoc each term.
Level 4 Core Courses3436 - Music
You must take 36 UOC of the following courses.
*MUSC4705 Performance Lab D (12 UOC) (Music Creative Practice Stream only) OR Music Electives (12 UOC) (All other streams)
Prescribed Music Electives3436 - Music
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
You cannot double count your stream courses as Prescribed Music Electives. Prescribed Music Electives must be chosen from outside your stream courses.
It is recommended that non-Creative Practice stream students take MUSC4706 as an elective as it will provide an opportunity to continue with ensemble music as part of their pre-professional training as musicians.
Science Elective Courses3970 - Science
Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 Maturity Requirements3970 - Science
Students must have completed 30 UOC before taking any of the following courses.
Level 3 Maturity Requirements3970 - Science
Students must have completed 72 UOC before taking any of the following courses.
Minimum Science UOC3970 - Science
Students must complete a minimum of 96 UOC of the following courses.
Level 1 Science UOC3970 - Science
Students must complete a minimum of 24 UOC of the following courses.
Maximum Level 1 UOC3970 - Science
A maximum of 72 UOC of Level 1 courses can be taken, including any General Education or mainstream Level 1 course taken to fulfil either the General Education or the Free Elective requirement.
Academic Writing & Language Enhancement3436 - Music
Specialisation Declaration3436 - Music
Double Counting3970 - Science
Sample Programs
Additional Information
Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Services
Program Fees
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following: