Music / Engineering - 3459
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Contact: sam@unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Typical Duration: 6.5 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 312
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Engineering (Major)
Bachelor of Music (Major)
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Program Description
The Dual award degree Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Engineering (BMus BE) is a 6.5 year program (full-time) that offers intensive pre-professional training in one of four streams: Music Creative Practice, Music Inquiry, 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.
Admission to the program is subject to a satisfactory music audition and an acceptable level of attainment in year 12 music studies or equivalent. Applicants must also satisfy the entry requirements to Engineering as well as to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
For questions regarding the Bachelor of Music requirements of the program, students should contact the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre.
For questions regarding the Bachelor of Engineering component of the program, students should consult the relevant School Office that offers the Engineering discipline selected.
Admission to the program is subject to a satisfactory music audition and an acceptable level of attainment in year 12 music studies or equivalent. Applicants must also satisfy the entry requirements to Engineering as well as to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
For questions regarding the Bachelor of Music requirements of the program, students should contact the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre.
For questions regarding the Bachelor of Engineering component of the program, students should consult the relevant School Office that offers the Engineering discipline selected.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
For the Bachelor of Engineering, please see Rules.
For the Bachelor of Music, please see the program objectives and learning outcomes as listed in program 3436 Bachelor of Music.
For the Bachelor of Music, please see the program objectives and learning outcomes as listed in program 3436 Bachelor of Music.
Program Structure
In this dual degree program, students must successfully complete 312 UOC, including 144 UOC for the BMus and 168 UOC for the BE. Students must also complete 60 days of Industrial Training for the Engineering program.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Dual Mode
The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (144 UOC) are:
Requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Dual Mode
The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (144 UOC) are:
- Musicology Core (42 UOC - 7 courses)
- Musicianship Core (24 UOC - 4 courses)
- Performance Laboratory Core (48 UOC - 8 courses)
- Stream Gateway Course (6 UOC - 1 course)
- Stream Courses (12 UOC - 2 courses)
- Prescribed Music Electives (12 UOC - 2 courses)
Level 1
Core- MUSC1101 Music Reinvented (6 UOC)
- MUSC1604 Western Music: a Panorama (6 UOC)
- MUSC1602 M&S 1 (6 UOC)
- MUSC1603 M&S 2 (6 UOC)
- MUSC1701 Per Lab 1 (BMus) (6 UOC) OR
MUSC1702 Per Lab 1 (Adv) (6 UOC)
(Music Creative Practice stream only) - MUSC1704 Per Lab 2 (BMus) (6 UOC) OR
MUSC1705 Per Lab 2 (Adv) (6 UOC)
(Music Creative Practice stream only)
Level 2
Core- MUSC2116 World Music (6 UOC)
- MUSC2602 M&S 3 (6 UOC)
- MUSC2603 M&S 4 (6 UOC)
- MUSC2701 Per Lab 3 (6 UOC)
- MUSC2702 Per Lab 4 (6 UOC)
Stream Gateway (6 UOC)
Level 3
Core- MUSC3701 Per Lab 5 (6 UOC)
- MUSC3702 Per Lab 6 (6 UOC)
Stream Courses (12 UOC)
Level 4 (Pass)
Core- MUSC4701 Per Lab 7 (6 UOC)
- MUSC4702 Per Lab 8 (6 UOC)
- MUSX4XXX Research-Based Music Course (6UOC)
- MUSC4XXX Practice-Based Music Course (6 UOC)
- MUSC2604 Music History and Culture 1 (6 UOC)
- MUSC3601 Music History and Culture 2 (6 UOC)
Prescribed Music Electives (12 UOC)
Prescribed Music Electives
Prescribed music electives are chosen from the list of offerings published by the program.Award with Distinction
High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 in each program and who have completed at least 48 UOC in each program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".Honours
High achieving BMus students (in Single or Dual mode) who have successfully completed all course requirements for levels 1-3 may apply to continue their fourth year of study in the Bachelor of Music (Honours) program 3440. A minimum WAM of 70 is required for entry into Honours. Further information about the Bachelor of Music (Honours) program will be made available in the 2015 Handbook.Performance Ensembles
BMus students must take part in a required number of the performance ensembles offered by the School.Academic Rules
To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
- enrol in the Bachelor of Music and complete 144 UOC
- complete the core requirements
- complete the stream courses and prescribed elective requirements
- complete at least 36 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
- specify their major at the time of enrolment into Level 2
- complete at least 36 UOC of Level 2 courses before enrolling in Level 3 courses
- complete at least 36 UOC of Level 3 courses before enrolling in Level 4 courses
Requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering in Dual Mode (168 UOC)
Program Structure
The BMus BE dual degree is offered in the following Engineering disciplines:- Aerospace Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Chemistry
- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Naval Architecture
- Petroleum Engineering
- Photonic Engineering
- Photovoltaics and Solar Energy
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Surveying
- Geoinformation Systems
Honours
Honours in the BE component will be awarded for meritorious performance over the degree program with special attention paid to a candidate's performance in the final year courses and thesis project, please see link to Honours Policy Rules.Academic Rules
Academic rules relating to the Bachelor of Engineering in dual degree mode are as follows:- Students may not count more than 60 units of credit of level 1 courses in this 168 units of credit;
- Students may only commence Level 2 courses once 30 units of credit of Level 1 courses have been successfully completed;
- Students may only commence level 3 courses once 72 units of credit have been successfully completed.
Sample Program
It is strongly recommended that students follow the sample program to ensure compliance with course requirements. The sample program applies to students who commenced their program in 2014 or later. Students who commenced their program prior to 2014 should consult the School office.| Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Engineering (PASS) | |||||
| Level 1 Semester 1 | MUSC1101 Music Reinvented (6 UOC) | MUSC1602 Materials & Structures 1 (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 1 Semester 2 | MUSC1604 Western Music: a Panorama (6 UOC) | MUSC1603 Materials & Structures 2 (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 2 Semester 1 | MUSC1701 Performance Lab 1 (6 UOC) OR MUSC1702 Performance Lab 1 (Adv) (6 UOC) (Music Creative Practice stream only) | MUSC2602 Materials & Structures 3 (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 2 Semester 2 | MUSC1704 Performance Lab 2 (6 UOC) OR MUSC1705 Performance Lab 2 (Adv) (6 UOC) (Music Creative Practice stream only) | MUSC2603 Materials & Structures 4 (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 3 Semester 1 | MUSC2701 Performance Lab 3 (6 UOC) | MUSC2116 Sound, Society, and Self in World Music (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 3 Semester 2 | MUSC2702 Performance Lab 4 (6 UOC) | Stream Gateway Course (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 4 Semester 1 | MUSC3701 Performance Lab 5 (6 UOC) | Stream Course (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 4 Semester 2 | MUSC3702 Performance Lab 6 (6 UOC) | Stream Course (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 5-7 (PASS) | |||||
| Level 5 Semester 1 | MUSC4701 Performance Lab 7 (6 UOC) | MUSC2604 Advanced Studies in Music History & Culture 1 (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 5 Semester 2 | MUSC4702 Performance Lab 8 (6 UOC) | MUSC3601 Advanced Studies in Music History & Culture 2 (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 6 Semester 1 | MUSC4XXX Research-based Music Course (6 UOC) | Prescribed Music Elective (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 6 Semester 2 | MUSC4XXX Practice-based Music Course (6 UOC) | Prescribed Music Elective (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
| Level 7 Semester 1 | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | Engineering (6 UOC) | |
Key
| Performance labs |
| Musicology |
| Musicianship |
| Stream courses |
| Prescribed Music Electives |
| Engineering Component |
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Important Information
The Academic Rules for the BMusBE and the online enrolment facility provide students with a wide range of course choices. The online enrolment facility checks that students meet the enrolment requirements for individual courses but not that a course complies with Program Rules. Students are responsible for ensuring they are enrolling in accordance with the Academic Rules outlined above. Students should not assume that because they have enrolled in a course online that the course is automatically credited to their degree program.
Further Information
Admission to the program is subject to a satisfactory audition/interview and an acceptable level of attainment in year 12 studies or equivalent. Assumed knowledge: HSC Music 2 or Extension or equivalent qualification.
For more information on the audition/interview, please contact school
For all other enquiries, please contact the Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre.
Tel: + 61 2 9385 2289
Email: arts@unsw.edu.au
Location: Room G1 Ground Floor, Morven Brown building (C20)
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Frequently asked questions
For more information on the audition/interview, please contact school
For all other enquiries, please contact the Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre.
Tel: + 61 2 9385 2289
Email: arts@unsw.edu.au
Location: Room G1 Ground Floor, Morven Brown building (C20)
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Frequently asked questions
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Area(s) of Specialisation
- Aerospace Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Chemistry
- Manufacturing Engineering and Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Music
- Naval Architecture
- Petroleum Engineering
- Photonics
- Photovoltaics and Solar Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Software Engineering
- Surveying and Spatial Information Systems
- Telecommunications Engineering
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