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This program structure applies to students commencing prior to 2019. If you are commencing from 2019 please refer to program 3578 Music/Media (PR & Advertising). The Dual award degree Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) [BMus BMedia(PR&A)] is a five-year program (full-time) that offers intensive pre-professional training … For more content click the Read More button below. The Bachelor of Media (PR and Advertising) is designed to provide students with foundational and applied skills, knowledge and capabilities in public relations and advertising. The program aims to develop communication leaders who inspire innovation and change at all levels of society and adhere to the highest ethical standards. The BMedia (PR and Advertising) program is structured to offer a philosophical and cultural foundation in the media studies core, conceptual and practical skills in public relations and advertising, and access to free electives that provide a more general education.

This program structure applies to students commencing prior to 2019. If you are commencing from 2019 please refer to program 3578 Music/Media (PR & Advertising).

The Dual award degree Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) [BMus BMedia(PR&A)] is a five-year program (full-time) that offers intensive pre-professional training in one of four streams: Music Creative Practice, Musicology, Sonic Arts and Music Pedagogy. All streams are supported by a variety of large and small, western and non-western music ensembles as well as extensive opportunities for developing musicianship skills.

The Bachelor of Media (PR and Advertising) is designed to provide students with foundational and applied skills, knowledge and capabilities in public relations and advertising. The program aims to develop communication leaders who inspire innovation and change at all levels of society and adhere to the highest ethical standards. The BMedia (PR and Advertising) program is structured to offer a philosophical and cultural foundation in the media studies core, conceptual and practical skills in public relations and advertising, and access to free electives that provide a more general education.

Stand Alone Programs

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Double Degree Structure

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 (12 UOC for MCP major and 24 UOC for non-MCP majors)

Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) (96 UOC)
1. Media Core (12 UOC)
2. PR & Advertising Core (48 UOC)
3. Prescribed Media Elective (24 UOC)
4. Prescribed PR & Advertising Electives (12 UOC)

Disciplinary Component - 3436 Music144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Specialisation Requirements

Level 1 Core Courses36 Units of Credit:

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 Courses30 Units of Credit:

Level 3 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

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.

One of the following:

Level 4 Core Courses

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)

Prescribed Music Electives12 Units of Credit:

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.

Disciplinary Component - 3434 Media (PR and Advertising)96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Level 1 Media Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 1 PR and Advertising Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 2 PR and Advertising Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 3 PR and Advertising Core Courses24 Units of Credit:

Level 2 Prescribed Media Electives12 Units of Credit:

Level 3 Prescribed Media Electives12 Units of Credit:

Prescribed PR and Advertising Electives12 Units of Credit:

You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

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Program Fees

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Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Managing Faculty

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

5 Year(s)

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

240

Award Type(s)

Bachelor

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Music - BMus
Bachelor of Media - BMedia

UAC Code

422504

CRICOS Code

083231J

Music / Media (PR and Advertising)

3463

240 Units of Credit