Bachelor of Music (Musicology & Ethnomusicology)
Bachelor of Music (Musicology & Ethnomusicology)
The Bachelor of Music provides advanced training across a variety of musical disciplines. Students major in Composition, Interactive Composition, Jazz & Improvisation, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Music Studies, or Performance. The program develops technically advanced and experienced musicians through an immersive and practical curriculum with music core studies, music electives and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Music provides advanced training across a variety of musical disciplines. Students major in Composition, Interactive Composition, Jazz & Improvisation, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Music Studies, or Performance.
The program develops technically advanced and experienced musicians through an immersive and practical curriculum with music core studies, music electives and complementary breadth subjects. The Musicology & Ethnomusicology major has been designed for students interested in the study of music across diverse historical, geographical and cultural contexts, and are looking to pursue their individual research. The new curriculum will include a new capstone subject. You will: Develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the practical, theoretical and conceptual aspects of music; Broaden their musical knowledge across a range of styles and repertoire; Develop advanced critical thinking and creative problem-solving through regular practical activities and theoretical studies; Participate in performance and academic activities; Have opportunities for solo and ensemble performances; Have access to a wide range of invaluable career experiences at a local or international context.
Careers in: Musicology/Ethnomusicology: Musicologists research the history of music. They use diverse primary sources – newspapers, letters, diaries, concert programs and more – to situate musicians and listeners within rich historical and social contexts. Ethnomusicologists ask how culture shapes music and how music shapes culture. By studying the practices, values and ideas related to music-making in a particular culture, they seek to make broader claims about social life in the modern world. The Musicology and Ethnomusicology majors can be your pathway to a range of postgraduate courses and employment options in music and beyond, including: Postgraduate research in musicology and ethnomusicology; Postgraduate research in anthropology, cultural studies or area studies; Music critic or reviewer; Music editor; Music educator; Arts administrator; Social and cultural policy consultant.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
