Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Bachelor of Marketing and Media
Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Bachelor of Marketing and Media
Summary The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences – the only degree of its kind in Australia – will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as…
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Summary
The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences – the only degree of its kind in Australia – will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as science communication, statistics and programming. The Bachelor of Marketing and Media offers a unique blend of marketing strategy, brand management and digital production, which will set you apart in the job market. As well as learning about the theories that modern marketing is built on, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of both traditional and emerging media, and have opportunities to hone your practical skills in media-related technologies that can then be applied in a marketing context.
Key features
Learn from active researchers
Study in our Reading Clinic, Perception in Action Research Centre, Centre for Atypical Neurodevelopment and more. Enhance your learning within our unique health precinct
Study within our health precinct, which includes behavioural, cognition and language acquisition laboratories and clinics. Enhance your learning in state-of-the-art facilities
Use facilities with professional studio spaces, industry-standard digital workstations, a theatre and digital production tools. Study at a globally recognised institution
Study at a business school that’s accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Career Outcomes
Professions
Advertising manager
Brand manager
Broadcasting production manager
Business development manager
Computer resource specialist
Copywriter
Data analyst
Digital marketing specialist
Front-end developer
Internal communications consultant
Legal research analyst
Marketing consultant
Medical researcher
Product manager
Public affairs adviser
Research scientist
Science communication officer
Science journalist
Software engineer
Technical writer
Employers
Businesses and corporations
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Marketing and public relations firms
Media, creative or communications agencies
Multinational corporations
Not-for-profit organisations
Production studios – film, TV and sound
Publishing houses
Research institutes
Universities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.