Overview
Musicology offers you intensive pre-professional training in historical musicology, ethnomusicology, the psychology of music, or performance studies in music.
The stream is structured around three core courses. The course Investigating Music offers a gateway into the Stream by using a range of approaches, methods and theories to examine music: biographical … For more content click the Read More button below.
Musicology also enables you to develop excellence in a comprehensive range of ensemble practices, in other theoretical and critical subjects, in music from various styles, genres and cultures as preparation for professional work in music performance, arranging and composition, music teaching, practice-based research, broadcasting and recording, music journalism, and arts administration. You may also pursue further qualifications in music education.
The Musicology Stream is one of four streams within the Bachelor of Music (UNSW BMus) four-year, full time degree.
Learning Outcomes
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Skills required for collaboration and contribution to the international community are developed through individual instrumental or vocal performance, composition, ensemble performances and the study of diverse musical styles and practices
2.
The capacity for enterprise, initiative and creativity, developed primarily through opportunities for performing and/or composing and being involved in concert organizing and musical leadership
3.
The skills involved in scholarly enquiry, such as information literacy, critical analysis, and writing
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Information literacy - the skills to locate, evaluate and use relevant information
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An in-depth engagement with discipline-specific knowledge, such as musicological theory and method, instrumental or vocal performance, score reading and musical transcription, inner hearing, repertoire knowledge and compositional style
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Capacity for analytical and critical thinking and for problem-solving through musicological studies and academic tasks involving theoretical issues
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An appreciation of, and respect for, diversity through participation in and study of diverse musical practices and thinking
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Identify and formulate solutions to musicological problems with intellectual independence
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Respect for ethical practice and social responsibility are fostered through links with the music industry and music communities and discussions of professional practices in theory and practice alike
10.
High levels of oral and written communication skills, supported with discipline-based forms of communication such as scores, music performance and recordings
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An ability to engage in performance in diverse musical contexts through the study of music history and ethnomusicological case studies
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Engagement with music in its interdisciplinary context through the study of music history, music ethnography/anthropology, and music technology
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Music - BMus3436 - Music
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 18 UOC.
Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Gateway Course6 Units of Credit:
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