Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation
Summary The Bachelor of Music – with its focus on synergies across production and performance, including theoretical and practical study – is the only one of its kind in Australia. It will develop your theoretical, practical and industry-focused skills, as well as your musical training. The broad and flexible Bachelor…
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Summary
The Bachelor of Music – with its focus on synergies across production and performance, including theoretical and practical study – is the only one of its kind in Australia. It will develop your theoretical, practical and industry-focused skills, as well as your musical training. The broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation – which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management – will equip you with such specialist skills.
Key features
Hone your skills by learning from award-winning professionals
Learn from teachers with international industry profiles in popular music, music production, jazz and contemporary vocal pedagogy. Develop a deep understanding of contemporary music practices
Gain a broad knowledge of 20th- and 21st-century music practices, technologies and associated industries. Study in our state-of-the-art facilities and in the field
Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration, and in a number of exciting field settings. Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park
Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Arts and culture administrator
Biodiversity informatics adviser
Bioprospector
Composer
Conservation policymaker
Ecosystems scientist
Environmental and social impact assessor
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Events manager
Game designer
Music publisher
Music teacher (after further study)
Natural resource manager
Performer
Promoter
Research scientist
Sound effects designer
Sound technician
Wildlife manager
Zoo captive breeding programs manager
Employers
Agricultural agencies
Arts organisations
Arts promoters
Audio engineering companies
Australian Museum
Conservation agencies
Cultural and heritage organisations
Digital agencies
Environmental and conservation groups
Environmental protection agencies
Fisheries and forestry agencies
Media, creative or communications agencies
Music publications
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Production studios – film, TV and sound
Research institutes
Self-employment
State forest and national park authorities
Universities
Water and resource management companies
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.