Bachelor of Contemporary Music with HonoursInformation for students commencing 2013

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About this Course

The Bachelor of Contemporary Music with Honours consists of four (4) double-weighted units including Research Methods for Arts and Social Sciences and the Creative Arts Research Thesis. The Creative Arts Research Thesis units can be a performance project, composition project, production project, or a combination of these. In addition to the actual project, there is a written component (or exegesis) which outlines the research basis of the project. Alternatively, students may undertake a completely written musicological Honours project.

Career Opportunities

The main purpose of the honours degree is as a pathway to postgraduate research degrees in music such as PhD. Professions that graduates may work in include music performance, music composition, sound production and recording, music industry and retail, and music teaching at various levels.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Contemporary Music with Honours is recognised by the NSW Department of Education and Training.

Professional Placement

Internships and professional placements may be negotiated depending on the nature of the Honours project.

Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.

Course Summary

Locations
Distance Education Session 1
Lismore Session 1
Coffs Harbour Unavailable
Gold Coast
Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga
Unavailable
Course Duration 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Fees and Charges www.scu.edu.au/fees
School School of Arts and Social Sciences
Admission, Enrolment and General Enquiries www.scu.edu.au/enquiries
Further Information T: +61 2 6620 3603
E: isass@scu.edu.au
Total Units: Award Abbreviation: 2013 ATAR equivalent/OP:
8 BContempMus(Hons) N/A
UAC Course Code QTAC Course Code CRICOS Course Code
N/A N/A N/A
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How to Apply

Interested applicants need to contact the School directly to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic prior to lodging their application. Apply directly to the University.

Direct Applications

Apply Online

The following applications to study can be made online, directly to SCU:

Online applications for the Bachelor of Contemporary Music with Honours involve four key steps:

  1. Register your details to create an account or login to access your applications
  2. Select the exact course you want to apply for
  3. Answer the questions and submit documents
  4. Submit your application

Once registered you can exit and return to your application at any time.

Specific Award Rules

Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.

Rules Governing Candidature

Rules concerning Bachelors Degrees with Honours (where Honours is taken as a separate year) can be found under Rule 5 in the University’s Rules Relating to Awards.

Schedule of Units

Full-time Study

 Session 1Session 2
Year 1 COM40015 - Research Methods for Arts and Social Sciences*
CAR40003 - Creative Arts Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3)*
CAR40004 - Creative Arts Research Thesis (Stage 2 of 3)*
CAR40005 - Creative Arts Research Thesis (Stage 3 of 3)*


Part-time Study

  Session 1 Session 2
Year 1 COM40015 - Research Methods for Arts and Social Sciences*
CAR40003 - Creative Arts Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3)*
Year 2 CAR40004 - Creative Arts Research Thesis (Stage 2 of 3)* CAR40005 - Creative Arts Research Thesis (Stage 3 of 3)*

* Double-weighted unit.

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