So, you’ve found out学习音乐学士学位的感觉at WSU and now you’re scouring the web to find an in-depth opinion on the course?
嗯,这将是perfectly understandable. And luckily for you, you’ve come to the perfect place!
Look no further because we got to chat to Aaron, a Music student, who walked us through the pros and the cons, the ups and the downs and the ins and outs of studying a Bachelor of Music at WSU.
Let’s get started!
Why should you study a Music degree at WSU?
Top 3 Pros of a Music Degree
Top 3 Cons of a Music Degree
您不应该犯的错误
Things to Know Before Starting WSU Music
What Makes this Degree Different
研究WSU音乐的动机
Potential Career Paths
Why should you study a Music degree at WSU?
Western Sydney Uni’s Bachelor of Music is a3-year undergraduate program that teaches everything there is to know about the ubiquitous world of music。It’s everywhere!
It’s a perfect degree对于有抱负的乐队成员，热情的词曲作者或我们这些只是痴迷于制作，感觉和听音乐。
WSU封面音乐学士学位the impact, role and function of music throughout communities, cultures and histories, and how this demand for music has evolved and adapted over time。You’ll develop your practical skills and the theoretical knowledge to ace the position you’re after in the music industry and beyond!
Aaron told us that since he began studying music at WSU his视觉阅读，音乐理论知识和舞台表演大大改善。
Top 3 Pros of a Music degree
#1: Broad content
One of the great things about a Bachelor of Music at WSU, according to Aaron, isthe wide scope of content and theories that you’ll cover throughout your degree。除了学习表演和创作音乐之外，您还将发展自己的知识music’s role, history and function around the world!
“Learning about the different aspects of music such as different cultures and music production is very important tokeep an open mind as a musician.Personally, I have learnt a lot by just listening to lecturers and students talking about their music craft,” Aaron said.
因此，当您练习演奏时，您也会成为gaining a deep insight into the evolving perception and use of music in our society.
#2: Lots of chances to collaborate
Aaron told us, “Being able to collaborate with other like-minded students really helps with group work as a musician因为它允许学生体验成为乐队或音乐团队的一员的感觉。”
A music degree at WSU isperfect for those wanting to hone in on their musical craft and for those wanting to pursue music in a band, choir or group!Aaron told us that while there is quite a lot of group work that you’ll be assessed on, it’s a great environment to get used to.
如果您打算全职致力音乐，you’ll be constantly needing to liaise with producers, agents, sound recorders and band members确保一切都在控制之中。所有的小组工作都将获得回报！
#3: Helpful and passionate staff
Finally, Aaron told us aboutthe supportive and welcoming staff and teachers在WSU的音乐学位期间，您被包围了。
“您总是能够提出讲师的问题，并期望答案有所帮助。Being able to go up to a lecturer and ask for help will always develop your assessments and knowledge,” Aaron mentioned.
As a student in the music course at WSU, you’ll have访问经验丰富的员工和学者，他们总是愿意谈论自己的智慧和知识。音乐的工作人员组成的专业排版osers, performers, producers and musicologists so you can be certain that you’ll be in safe hands!
Aaron added, “The culture is very friendly —we all communicate through social media, always reaching out to others and supporting each otherand the faculty is very helpful in aiding students.”
WSU actually offers students the opportunity toget involved in over 130 clubs and societies!You can be confident that you’ll be able to find people with similar interests to you whether that’s from joining a special interest club, social society, political association, musical group or business club.
You can dive deeper into WSU’s clubs and societies right这里!
Top 3 Cons of a Music degree
#1: Large workload
“如果您没有时间或完成一些评估的动力，那么工作量可能太多了。While the work is straight forward, having the drive and time in wanting to complete the assessments can really drop what would be a distinction down to a credit,” Aaron explained.
在那里，您可能会有很多事情要做。但是正如亚伦所说的那样只要您热情洋溢并致力于音乐，就不会有问题！
To graduate from the Bachelor of Music at WSU in 3 years, you’ll be taking 4 subjects each semester. This means that you’ll haveabout 20 hours of work to do in a weekwhich may sound a little daunting, but it’ll go by so quickly.
Aaron told us, “You would definitely need to put in time for the different units, but it’s all worth it.Carrying instruments around can be a pain, and wrapping your head around music theoryif it’s something you’re not used to, but the lecturers are more than happy to walk you through everything.”
#2: Material can seem a little tedious
As Aaron mentioned above, you’re going to need to push yourself and sustain your motivation to get through your degree. He also stressedthe importance of getting through and understanding those foundational subjects which can come across as a little boring at first.
“有时候，单位会感到平凡。专注于历史上的单位，大量阅读确实感觉像是一件琐事,” Aaron said.
While this introductory content may seem a little tedious, it’s super important so try to do your best to get your head around the material.
#3: Difficulty learning online (but this won’t apply to you!)
Lastly, Aaron told us aboutthe difficulty he had performing and concentrating when classes were online.幸运的是，对于任何未来的学生来说，这都不会申请您，您可以期望享受面对面的所有好处。
“在Zoom上学习音乐表演和制作并没有创造完整的体验so it’s a good thing we’re back on campus,” Aaron said.
He explained further, “Not being able to experience performance in person can inhibit and limit a musician by not having the experience of experimenting with a live audience and live music.Also not being able to do music production on campus. Students may not have the same facilities and hardware to record ‘professional’ sounds like in a music studio.”
It’s great that WSU is transitioning back to in person classes becausethe facilities that music students have access to are extremely resourceful.作为WSU学生，您将使用高级录音室，音响技术和工具来完善您的学习。
Any regrets?
“Personally for me, I do not have any regrets about studying the Bachelor of Music because I am not only enjoying my time, butI am learning a lot about the diversity in the musical world from genres and styles to what goes on in the music industry,” Aaron said.
尽管上面列出了负面因素，但亚伦告诉我们，他到目前为止都非常享受学位。It’s a great option for anyone wanting to delve deeper into the music world, learn an instrument or for anyone wanting to pursue a career in the music industry!
It’s also important to keep in mind that every student has a different experience at uni. So, Aaron’s least favourite parts of the degree may be your favourite parts and vice versa.
You can also take a look atWSU’s subject outline为了更好地了解您要参加的课程。
What do you wish you had known before starting WSU Music?
#1: Time commitment
“Something I wish I knew was thatI needed to be able to dedicate time to practice and study to be able to keep up with the content。This isn’t a bad thing, however, preparing mentally for that would help in the long run,” Aaron advised.
As we said, it’s going to be a lot of work but it’ll be totally worth it for your own understanding, your musical capabilities and your future. So,make sure you’re aware of the work that you’re expected to do — this includes tutorials, lectures, readings and studyalongside instrument and performance practice.
#2: You’ll be covering lots of different topics
Aaron explained, “Another thing I wish I knew was thatwe would be looking into the music business side of thingswhich again is not a bad thing — it just caught me off guard.”
Since you’ll be covering such diverse subjects, it’s great to be aware thatnot all you do will focus specifically on music。音乐的元素很多，还有很多东西要学习！
What makes this degree different from the ones offered at other universities?
Aaron explained that he was most drawn to studying music at WSU because oftheir modern approach which wasn’t offered at other nearby unis.
“Music at WSU is different to universities such as UNSW and USYD becauseit’s very contemporary focused. It looks at a wide range of popular styles instead of just jazz or classical,” Aaron said.
If you value music studies that prioritise a contemporary understanding, WSU may be perfect for you! At WSU,you’ll also get to choose a sub-majorout of the following options:
Aaron went on to explain the importance of the content offered at WSU:
“This is because as a musician,重要的是要从传统文化，古典音乐和现代音乐中汲取不同类型和风格, learning bits and pieces from each genre helps a musician to hone their craft.”
What inspired you to choose WSU Music?
“我受到启发选择这个学位，因为它充当通往创意音乐疗法大师的途径，这是WSU的特有的东西。由于这是特定于WSU的，我是我的目标，所以我选择了WSU，因此我可以遵循我想做的职业道路。”亚伦告诉我们。
Another great feature of WSU’s Bachelor of Music is that you’reable enhance your career prospects with some further study.If you’re also interested in exploring additional study, you could check out theMaster of Creative Music Therapy或者初学者。
What are the possible career paths?
Getting a Bachelor of Music degree from WSU under your belt willprep you for a vast world of career opportunities.您将发展创作音乐的技术能力，理论知识，以了解音乐以及撰写音乐的实用技能！
While you may have a preferred instrument to play, you’ll beexposed to a wide range of instruments, sounds and techniques to suit any future position.
While the ones that we’ve mentioned are mainly positioned within the music industry,you could pursue some further study to become a music teacher for primary or high school students!Really, you’ve got a lot of options.
So, if you’re passionate and committed to learning, teaching and understanding music,您只需要找到一个职业来引发这种兴趣，然后您就可以了！
杰玛·比灵顿（Gemma Billington）is a Content Writer at Art of Smart and an undergraduate student at the University of Technology Sydney. While studying Journalism and Social and Political Sciences, Gemma enjoys spending her time at the gym or reading about Britain’s medieval monarchy – ideally not at the same time. She currently creates and administers social media posts for Central News and writes for the student publication, The Comma. After completing her undergraduate degree, she hopes to study a Masters of Medieval History and is very excited about the prospect!
