Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Science Conjoint - Creative Practice: Popular Music

The University of Auckland

The diversity of major options available in both Music and Science is a strength of the BMus/BSc conjoint. You’ll be able to pursue both of your areas of interest and structure a degree that’s unique to you. Pushing scientific boundaries requires creative and independent thinking – both of which are fostered by your musical studies – while the discipline and practice of music complements the acute focus necessary for successful scientific research. Understanding data is important for success in the workplace knowing how to process and display data in ways accessible to a varied audience will be key to taking advantage of the emerging career opportunities in today’s data-driven work landscape. The BMus/BSc conjoint offers, for example, the rigour and repetition required for experimentation in the chemical or physical sciences and the analysis of environment that’s a feature in Psychology and Musicology. This kind of duality presents the ideal context for you to become a disrupter by encouraging ideation, agile thinking and collaboration – qualities sought after by employers.The Creative Practice: Popular Music specialisation attracts aspiring songwriters and pop music performers. The Creative Practice: Popular Music specialisation helps to expand your songwriting, performance and production skills. It provides a sound understanding of ways to effectively engage with the popular music industry. You will have opportunities to interact with a network of fellow student songwriters and performers, as well as collaborate with talented instrumentalists studying in the jazz specialisation. You will meet and work with many of your future professional musical partners, band members and studio engineers.