Program Overview
This double degree program combines environmental science with music, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental systems and musical skills. It emphasizes practical experience, problem-solving, and industry-focused training in both fields. Graduates are equipped for careers in environmental sustainability and the music industry, with opportunities for field trips, research projects, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Music double degree program at Macquarie University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental systems, processes, and the interactions that influence sustainable futures. It also develops theoretical, practical, and industry-focused skills in music, including composition and performance.
Objectives:
- Gain practical skills in modern labs and in the field
- Foster problem-solving ability, collaboration skills, and cutting-edge scientific research knowledge
- Acquire knowledge, skills, and practical field experience to address complex environmental challenges
- Gain skills in contemporary areas of music, such as world music, vocal studies, musical theatre, audio mixing, songwriting, and interactive sound
- Develop a deep understanding of contemporary music practices
- Fast-track learning by up to two years and save time and money
- Personalize the double degree by choosing a combination of complementary or different areas
Outline:
Bachelor of Environment
- Explores critical environmental systems and processes, relationships between humans and their environments, and the interactions that influence sustainable futures
- Founded in the scientific aspects of the environment, the effects of human-induced changes, and the management of resources
- Provides knowledge about how individuals, societies, and governments can navigate a path towards sustainability, economic, and social prosperity
Bachelor of Music
- Focuses on synergies across production and performance, including theoretical and practical study
- Develops theoretical, practical, and industry-focused skills, as well as musical training
- Offers a broad range of composition and performance skills
- Provides skills in contemporary areas of music
- Offers study in state-of-the-art facilities
- Provides opportunities to learn from award-winning professionals
Careers:
- High demand in the environment sector
- Skills in environmental sustainability are highly sought after
- Graduates are prepared for a successful start to their careers in the music industry
Other:
- Students can undertake field trips in Australia and overseas
- Students can complete an extensive supervised project to solve a real-world problem
- Students can study in unique acoustic studios built by acclaimed designers
