Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
University of Newcastle - Newcastle City Precinct
Overview
The Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts will prepare you for a career in the music and performing arts industries through practical and creative learning experiences in the performing arts, music, songwriting, sound production and scenography.
In this degree you gain a solid grounding in theory, technology, industry, and collaboration. You will develop your creative passion and technical skills in areas of focus such as performance, songwriting and production, contemporary theatre performance practices.
Study music and the performing arts from specialists and industry practitioners. Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts graduates become performing artists, theatre makers, musicians, songwriters, composers, creative producers, teaching artists and take on diverse professional roles across the creative industries.
Majors
Areas of study
Depending on your chosen majors, acting for camera, creative and performing arts, directing, drama and theatre skills, entering and engaging in the music industry, music performance, music recording and production techniques, music research and communication, music sound and visual media, songwriting and production, stagecraft, writing for performance.
You will have the option to specialise in one or two of the following majors: music performance, songwriting and production, performing arts. Additional major options are available alongside your music major; choose from animation and interaction, creative arts or media arts production.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
A&R manager, artist-in-residence, arts/music administrator, composer, creative consultant, DJ/EDM producer, drama teacher, education manager, event manager, film music composer, freelance or recording session musician, games music designer, music journalist, music producer arranger, music publisher, music researcher, music teacher, musical theatre artist, musicologist, orchestra or band member, outreach coordinator, performing artist, scenographer, script writer, songwriter, sound designer, sound recordist, technical designer, theatre artist, theatre producer, theatre reviewer, voice actor, voice or vocal coach.
Graduates may also pursue careers in arts health, including music and drama therapy, applied performance in community settings, public relations and more.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as entry is based on other criteria for this course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle City Precinct
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
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