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 major and 36 UOC for non-MCP majors)
4. Major Gateway Course (6 UOC - 1 course)
5. Major Courses (12 UOC - 2 courses)
6. Prescribed Music Electives (6 UOC for MCP major and 18 UOC for non-MCP majors)
7. General Education (6 UOC)
Bachelor of Media (Communication and Journalism) (96 UOC)
1. Media Core (12 UOC)
2. Communication and Journalism Core (36 UOC)
3. Prescribed Media Electives (24 UOC)
4. Prescribed Communication and Journalism Electives (18 UOC)
5. General Education (6 UOC)
- 3465 - Music / Media (Comm & Journalism)
- 3436 - Music
- 3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
Specialisation Requirements3436 - Music
You must complete one of the majors below.
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 majors 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 major only) OR Music Electives (12 UOC) (All other majors)
Level 1 Communication and Journalism Core Courses3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 1 Media Core Courses3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 Communication and Journalism Core Courses3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 3 Communication and Journalism Core Courses3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Prescribed Music Electives3436 - Music
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
You cannot double count your major courses as Prescribed Music Electives. Prescribed Music Electives must be chosen from outside your major courses.
It is recommended that non-Creative Practice major 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.
Level 2 Media Prescribed Electives3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 3 Media Prescribed Electives3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Prescribed Communication and Journalism Electives3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
You must take 18 UOC of the following courses.
General Education3436 - Music
If you are enrolled in a Music/Arts or Music/Media double degree you must take 6 UOC of the following courses.
General Education3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
You must take 6 UOC of the following courses.
General Education Requirement
Academic Writing & Language Enhancement3436 - Music
Specialisation Declaration3436 - Music
Maturity Requirements3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
You must complete at least 24 UOC before enrolling in any Level 2 courses.
You must complete at least 66 UOC before enrolling in any Level 3 courses.
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Additional Information
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