Music / Advanced Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) six-year Dual degree program enables you to complete a Major in Advanced Science (Honours) as well 24-48 UOC of project or thesis work in Science while studying for a specialist music program that offers intensive pre-professional training in one of … For more content click the Read More button below.The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) six-year Dual degree program enables you to complete a Major in Advanced Science (Honours) as well 24-48 UOC of project or thesis work in Science while studying for a specialist music program that offers intensive pre-professional training in one of four streams:

Music Creative Practice, Musicology, Sonic Arts and Music Pedagogy.

All streams are supported by a variety of large and small, western and non-western music ensembles as well as extensive opportunities for developing musicianship skills.The Advanced Science (Honours) program is designed to challenge you with an interest in critical thinking, research and innovation.

The development of depth of understanding and practical skills in a discipline is a key part of the program;

however, the degree also focuses on instilling a culture of research and enquiry through early induction into the research ethos and access to research groups and facilities.

In their final year students undertake an Honours program, which involves a supervised research project and in some cases advanced level coursework.

Outstanding Honours students may continue their studies in a higher research degree.Read More

Specialisation Requirements3436 - Music

You must complete one of the majors below.keyboard_arrow_down

• Major
• MUSCE118 UOCMusic Creative Practice
• MUSCG118 UOCSonic Arts
• MUSCH118 UOCMusic Pedagogy
• MUSCO118 UOCMusicology

Majors3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)

Students must complete at least one Science major selected from the list below.When offered in a particular major, students must take higher versions of any Level 2 or 3 courses. Any variation to this must be approved by the Associate Dean (Academic Programs) or nominee.Bioinformatics is a 96 UOC major, students will not be able to complete this major as part of a double degree within the minimum UOC. This major will involve extra time and costs to meet the degree requirements and may have visa implications for international students. Contact the Science Student Centre for more details.keyboard_arrow_down

• Major
• ANATA172 UOCAnatomy
• BINFB196 UOCBioinformatics
• BIOCG190 UOCGenetics
• BIOCL184 UOCMolecular and Cell Biology
• BIOSG178 UOCEcology
• BIOSJ178 UOCBiology
• BIOTB184 UOCBiotechnology
• CHEMB178 UOCChemistry
• CLIMB184 UOCClimate Systems Science
• CLIMC184 UOCClimate Dynamics
• GEOGG178 UOCGeography
• GEOLS178 UOCEarth Science
• MATHJ160 UOCMathematics
• MATHK160 UOCStatistics
• MATHO190 UOCAdvanced Physical Oceanography
• MATSB178 UOCMaterials Science
• MICRE184 UOCMicrobiology
• MSCIM178 UOCMarine and Coastal Science
• NEURA184 UOCNeuroscience
• PATHB166 UOCPathology
• PHARB166 UOCPharmacology
• PHSLB166 UOCPhysiology
• PHYSC190 UOCAdvanced Physics
• PSYCA178 UOCPsychology
• VISNA184 UOCVision Science

Honours Specialisations3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)

Students must complete at least one Science Honours stream selected from the list below.keyboard_arrow_down

• Honours
• BIOSKH48 UOCBiology
• BIOSLH48 UOCEcology
• GEOGTH48 UOCGeography
• GEOLMH48 UOCGeology
• MSCIJH48 UOCMarine Science
• ARCYBH48 UOCPalaeoscience
• BABSBH48 UOCBioinformatics
• BIOTBH48 UOCBiotechnology
• BIOCGH48 UOCGenetics
• MICRFH48 UOCMicrobiology
• BIOCFH48 UOCMolecular and Cell Biology
• CHEMFH48 UOCChemistry
• MATSCH48 UOCMaterials Science
• MATHAH48 UOCApplied Mathematics
• MATHPH48 UOCPure Mathematics
• MATHTH48 UOCStatistics
• MATHNH48 UOCPhysical Oceanography
• NEURBH48 UOCNeuroscience
• VISNBH48 UOCVision Science
• PHYSGH48 UOCPhysics
• PSYCAH48 UOCPsychology
• SOMSBH48 UOCPhysiology
• SOMSCH48 UOCPharmacology
• SOMSDH48 UOCPathology
• SOMSEH48 UOCAnatomy
• CLIMDH48 UOCClimate Science
• SOMSAH48 UOCMedical Science

Minors3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)

Students may choose to complete an optional minor in one of the following areas, using their Science and/or free electiveskeyboard_arrow_down

• Minor
• ANATB236 UOCAnatomy
• CHEMD248 UOCChemistry
• MATHC236 UOCMathematics
• MATHD236 UOCStatistics
• PATHB242 UOCPathology
• PHARB248 UOCPharmacology
• PHSLB248 UOCPhysiology
• PHYSC248 UOCPhysics
• VISNB236 UOCVision Science
• PSYCM236 UOCPsychology
• MSCIH236 UOCMarine Science
• BIOSD242 UOCBiology
• GEOGH236 UOCPhysical Geography
• GEOLF236 UOCGeology
• CLIMA242 UOCClimate Science
• BIOCD242 UOCMolecular Biology
• ARCYB236 UOCPalaeosciences

Level 1 Core Courses3436 - Music

You must complete 36 UOC of Level 1 core courses.Note: Performance lab course MUSC1707 (12 UOC) is taught as a multi-term course at 4 uoc each term.- If you are admitted into the advanced entry scheme, you will receive a block credit of up to 36 uoc in Level 1 music courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• MUSC11016 UOCMusic Reinvented
• MUSC16026 UOCMaterials and Structures of Music 1
• MUSC16036 UOCMaterials and Structures of Music 2
• MUSC16046 UOCWestern Music: a Panorama
• MUSC17074 UOCPerformance Laboratory A

Level 2 Core Courses3436 - Music

You must take 30 UOC of the following courses.Performance lab course MUSC2703 (12 UOC) is taught as a multi-term course at 4 uoc each term.keyboard_arrow_down

• MUSC21166 UOCSound, Society and Self in World Music
• MUSC26026 UOCMaterials and Structures of Music 3
• MUSC26036 UOCMaterials and Structures of Music 4
• MUSC27034 UOCPerformance Laboratory B

Level 3 Core Courses3436 - Music

You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.*MUSC3706 Performance Lab C (12 UOC) (Music Creative Practice and Music Pedagogy majors only).Performance lab courses MUSC3705 (12 UOC) & MUSC3706 are taught as a multi-term courses at 4 uoc each term.keyboard_arrow_down

• One of the followingMUSC37054 UOCPerformance Laboratory CMUSC37064 UOCPerformance Laboratory C (Creative Practice/Music Pedagogy)

Level 4 Core Courses3436 - Music

You must take 36 UOC of the following courses.*MUSC4705 Performance Lab D (12 UOC) (Music Creative Practice major only) OR Music Electives (12 UOC) (All other majors)keyboard_arrow_down

• MUSC41016 UOCCritical Investigation in Music
• MUSC41026 UOCCritical Practice in Music
• MUSC41036 UOCAdvanced Studies in Music History and Culture 1
• MUSC41046 UOCAdvanced Studies in Music History & Culture 2
• MUSC47054 UOCPerformance Laboratory D (Music Creative Practice)

Core Courses3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)

Students must take 6 UOC of the following coursesNote: Students in the Vision Science major should take VISN1101 Seeing the World Perspectives from Vision Science instead. Students in Engineering Dual Programs should take ENGG1000 Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation.keyboard_arrow_down

• SCIF11316 UOCIntroductory Skills for Science

Prescribed Music Electives3436 - Music

You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.You cannot double count your major courses as Prescribed Music Electives. Prescribed Music Electives must be chosen from outside your major courses.It is recommended that non-Creative Practice major students take MUSC4706 as an elective as it will provide an opportunity to continue with ensemble music as part of their pre-professional training as musicians.keyboard_arrow_down

• ARTS30136 UOCPerforming Arts Industry Experience
• MUSC21186 UOCMusic and Culture in Bali: An Overseas Fieldtrip
• MUSC28036 UOCCreative Sound Technologies
• MUSC28046 UOCMusic at the edge
• MUSC31046 UOCContemplating Jazz: History, Style, Reception
• MUSC31056 UOCPsychology of Music
• MUSC31626 UOCTwentieth Century Music
• MUSC33026 UOCMusical Transformations: Orchestration, Arrangement, Transcription and Recomposition
• MUSC38026 UOCMusic Analysis
• MUSC38056 UOCAudio Culture
• MUSC38076 UOCMusiCultures
• MUSC47066 UOCMusic Ensemble

Level 2 Maturity Requirements3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)

Students must have completed 30 UOC before taking any of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• any level 2 course

Level 3 Maturity Requirements3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)

Students must have completed 72 UOC before taking any of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• any level 3 course

Maximum Level 1 UOC3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)

A maximum of 72 UOC of Level 1 courses can be taken, including any General Education or mainstream Level 1 course taken to fulfil either the General Education or the Free Elective requirement.keyboard_arrow_down

• any level 1 course

Minimum Level 1 Science UOC3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)

Students must complete a minimum of 24 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• any level 1 Computer Science course
• any level 1 Pathology course
• any level 1 Food Technology course
• any level 1 Pharmacology course
• any level 1 Anatomy course
• any level 1 Physiology course
• any level 1 Neuroscience course
• any level 1 Medical Science course
• any level 1 course offered by Faculty of Science

Minimum Science UOC3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)

Students must take 'science' courses so that the major plus SCIF1131, plus Honours year plus 'science' courses total 144 units of credit.keyboard_arrow_down

• any Physiology course
• any course offered by Faculty of Science
• any Neuroscience course
• any Computer Science course
• any Medical Science course
• any Food Technology course
• any Pathology course
• any Anatomy course
• any Pharmacology course

Minimum Level 3 Science UOC3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)

Students must complete a minimum of 30 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• any level 3 Pharmacology course
• any level 3 Food Technology course
• any level 3 Anatomy course
• any level 3 Physiology course
• any level 3 Medical Science course
• any level 3 Neuroscience course
• any level 3 course offered by Faculty of Science
• any level 3 Computer Science course
• any level 3 Pathology course

Academic Writing & Language Enhancement 3436 - Music

ARTS2050 Academic Writing for the Humanities (6 UOC) and HUMS1005 Personalised English Language Enhancement (6 UOC) can be counted as UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives or Free Electives.

Specialisation Declaration 3436 - Music

You must specify your major at the time of enrolment into Level 2.