Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of International Studies
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 International Studies,…
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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 Bachelor of International Studies, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of advanced foreign language and communication skills and knowledge about global diversity and mobility, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today’s globalised job market.
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. Complete a session-long overseas experience
Undertake a session-long, in-country study program to enhance your learning within global environments. Discover a country’s culture in addition to learning a language
Be proficient in your target language and gain knowledge of the society and culture of the countries where that language is spoken.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Aid and development officer
Arts and culture administrator
Composer
Events manager
Game designer
International business manager
International law consultant
Marketing manager
Music publisher
Music teacher (after further study)
Performer
Policy adviser
Promoter
Public sector adviser
Sound effects designer
Sound technician
Teacher (after further study)
Tourism and travel consultant
Transnational business or corporations consultant
Transnational or global communications officer
Employers
Arts organisations
Arts promoters
Audio engineering companies
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Cultural and heritage organisations
Digital agencies
Government agencies and departments
International public sector
Media, creative or communications agencies
Multinational corporations
Music publications
NGOs
Production studios – film, TV and sound
Self-employment
Tourism and hospitality sector
Transnational communications sector
United Nations
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.
