Bachelor of Music (Honours)

Course Details

Building on your expertise in performance, composition, ethnomusicology or musicology Music Honours is a prestigious program comprising a fourth year of coursework and research. You will have already completed an undergraduate degree with outstanding results, with a major in the relevant area in Music. The program will integrate the development of practical skills (for those completing studies in performance or composition) with theoretical knowledge, culminating in advanced research training in your chosen field. With extended knowledge in your chosen field, together with advanced skills in research, analysis, writing and other forms of communication, Honours will provide you with an advantage in seeking out professional roles. Start of expanded content. You will choose a topic and undertake research working with a carefully selected supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling as you build your skills of research, analysis, writing and other forms of communication, as well as your practical skills. You will complete advanced coursework studies, attend or present at seminars, perform or compose and participate in other related activities. Completion of the Honours program will be via the completion and assessment of a thesis, which may also include a major creative work or series of works, a performance or a written critical commentary, and a related research paper.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Honours)

Course structure: This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of your music specialisation and appropriate research methodologies. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project in your area of music specialisation under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor. Ethnomusicology and musicology students produce a thesis. Music composition and Creative music technology students produce two portfolios of original creative work and an exegesis. Music Performance students will produce two recitals and program notes.