Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Program Overview

This double degree program combines music and speech and hearing sciences, providing a comprehensive understanding of both disciplines. Students develop skills in music performance, composition, and speech and hearing science, preparing them for careers in music, speech-language pathology, audiology, or research. The program is taught by experienced faculty and offers unique teaching methods, including state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for professional collaboration.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences is a unique double degree program that combines the study of music with the study of speech and hearing sciences. The program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of both disciplines, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in either field. The program's objectives are to:

• Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of music.
• Develop students' skills in music performance, composition, and production.
• Prepare students for postgraduate study in music or speech and hearing sciences.
• Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in music or speech and hearing sciences.
The program is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in both music and speech and hearing sciences. Students will take courses in music theory, history, performance, composition, and production. They will also take courses in speech and hearing science, including courses in phonetics, phonology, and audiology.

Outline:

The program is divided into two parts: the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. The Bachelor of Music is a three-year program that consists of 144 credit points. The program includes courses in music theory, history, performance, composition, and production. Students will also take courses in music technology and music business. The Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences is a four-year program that consists of 192 credit points. The program includes courses in phonetics, phonology, audiology, and speech and language pathology. Students will also take courses in research methods and statistics.

Assessment:

Students in the program will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Papers
• Projects
• Presentations
• Performances
The assessment criteria will vary depending on the course and the assessment method.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members. The faculty includes musicians, speech and hearing scientists, and music educators. The faculty is committed to providing students with a high-quality education and to helping them achieve their academic and career goals. The program is taught using a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Labs
• Fieldwork
The program also includes a number of unique approaches to teaching, such as:
• The use of state-of-the-art facilities, including recording studios, performance spaces, and research labs.
• The opportunity to work with professional musicians and speech and hearing scientists.
• The opportunity to participate in research projects.

Careers:

Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of careers in music and speech and hearing sciences. Some of the potential career paths include:

• Music teacher
• Music therapist
• Music producer
• Audio engineer
• Speech-language pathologist
• Audiologist
• Speech and hearing scientist

Other:

The program is offered on a full-time basis. The program is also offered on a part-time basis, but the part-time program takes longer to complete. The program is accredited by the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) and the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).