Overview
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The Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Laws is a 6 year program (full-time) and provides … For more content click the Read More button below.
For questions regarding the Bachelor of Music requirements of the program, students should contact the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
For questions regarding the Bachelor of Laws component of the program, students should consult the Faculty of Law.
This Handbook is for commencing students. If you commenced in a prior year please refer to the Online Handbook in the year you started your Law degree or contact the Faculty of Law for advice.
The Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Laws is a 6 year program (full-time) and provides an opportunity to obtain two degrees of importance to talented students or students wishing to explore connections between music and law. The Law courses satisfy the requirements for the award of the professional LLB degree. The music courses offer intensive pre-professional training in musicology, music theory, performance and composition as well as one of four music streams: Music Creative Practice, Music Inquiry, 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.
For questions regarding the Bachelor of Music requirements of the program, students should contact the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
For questions regarding the Bachelor of Laws component of the program, students should consult the Faculty of Law.
The Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Laws is a 6 year program (full-time) and provides an opportunity to obtain two degrees of importance to talented students or students wishing to explore connections between music and law. The Law courses satisfy the requirements for the award of the professional LLB degree. The music courses offer intensive pre-professional training in musicology, music theory, performance and composition as well as one of four music streams: Music Creative Practice, Music Inquiry, 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.
For questions regarding the Bachelor of Music requirements of the program, students should contact the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
For questions regarding the Bachelor of Laws component of the program, students should consult the Faculty of Law.
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Double Degree Structure
Students must complete 288 UOC.
1. Law compulsory courses - 96 UOC
2. Law prescribed elective - 6 UOC
3. Law elective courses - 42 UOC
4. Musicology Core - 42 UOC
5. Musicianship Core - 24 UOC
6. Performance Laboratory Core - 48 UOC
7. Stream Gateway Course - 6 UOC
8. Stream Courses - 12 UOC
9. Prescribed Music 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
You must complete one of the majors below.
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.
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:
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.
Performance lab course MUSC2703 (12 UOC) is taught as a multi-term course at 4 uoc each term.
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.
*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 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)
*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.
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 - 4701 Law144 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 144 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree.
Core Courses96 Units of Credit:
Students must take 96 UOC of the following courses.
Prescribed Theory Electives6 Units of Credit:
Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses
Law Elective Courses42 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 42 UOC of Law Electives.
Note: With the permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the course teacher, undergraduate students may enrol in one or more Postgraduate courses, in a select list of approved Postgraduate Electives. Not more than half the students' total elective courses may be taken from the postgraduate offerings.
Note: With the permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the course teacher, undergraduate students may enrol in one or more Postgraduate courses, in a select list of approved Postgraduate Electives. Not more than half the students' total elective courses may be taken from the postgraduate offerings.
Nura-Gili Pre-Law Program
Indigenous students who have entered the Bachelor of Law program through the Nura Gili Pre-Law program must complete the following two courses (6 UOC):
- LAWS1213 Foundations Enrichment 1 (3 UOC)
- LAWS1214 Foundations Enrichment 2 (3 UOC)
These courses are taken in place of 6 UOC of electives and are not available to other students.
- LAWS1213 Foundations Enrichment 1 (3 UOC)
- LAWS1214 Foundations Enrichment 2 (3 UOC)
These courses are taken in place of 6 UOC of electives and are not available to other students.
Enrolment Disclaimer
Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.
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