Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Arts (pre 2018)

This combined degree program provides the opportunity for study in both music and arts.

Students complete two degree awards over four years of full time study (or part time equivalent).The flexibility of this combined degree allows students to pursue those areas that present the best challenges, the most interest and the greatest enjoyment while studying.

Students will have the opportunity to acquire the skills of analysis, research and logic:

the skills which form the basis for any successful career as well as acquiring specialised skills in music and preparing students for performance to a professional standard.

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• A broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning.
• Cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge.
• Cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas.
• Cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence.
• Communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship.
• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts.
• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters.
• The ability to create, produce, research and/or perform music to a professional standard in a variety of contexts.
• To act independently and/or competently manage small and large scale projects, including a capacity to understand basic business skills and laws pertaining to the music industry.
• The capacity to converse effectively in a variety of musical contexts using a range of technologies.
• The ability to demonstrate a critical and scholarly appreciation of music and its many aesthetics from a socio-cultural perspective.
• The ability to act as an advocate for music communities and professional bodies.