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Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

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 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.

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. 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.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Arts and culture administrator

Composer

Computer resource specialist

Data analyst

Events manager

Front-end developer

Game designer

Legal research analyst

Medical researcher

Music publisher

Music teacher (after further study)

Performer

Promoter

Research scientist

Science communication officer

Science journalist

Software engineer

Sound effects designer

Sound technician

Technical writer

Employers

Arts organisations

Arts promoters

Audio engineering companies

Cultural and heritage organisations

Digital agencies

Educational institutions

Government agencies and departments

Media, creative or communications agencies

Music publications

Not-for-profit organisations

Production studios – film, TV and sound

Research institutes

Self-employment

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.

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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.

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