Overview
The Honours stream in Music Studies requires the completion of 48 UOC (the equivalent of one year full-time study or two years part-time study).
The Honours stream involves seminars and the completion of a research project or thesis. It consists of 18 UOC of coursework and 30 UOC of thesis/practical … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an ability to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse musical contexts
2.
Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in musicology or composition, and/or demonstrate the skills required for advanced musical performance
3.
Demonstrate a broad and detailed understanding of Western music literature and the musical-theoretical concepts that underpin it
4.
Demonstrate initiative and judgement in scholarship and creative music making
5.
Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods in musicology, composition, and/or performance practice
6.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and musical leadership in collaborative situations
7.
Demonstrate cognitive skills that review, analyse, consolidate and synthesize musical knowledge
8.
Demonstrate communication skills to present a coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
9.
Identify and formulate solutions to complex musicological and aesthetic problems with intellectual and creative independence
10.
Construct a research and/or creative project that demonstrates technical skills in research and design, or skill in creative problem-solving
11.
Construct a research and/or creative project that demonstrates critical thinking and/or aesthetic judgement in developing new understanding, or in producing professional musical performance or composition
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) - BASS (Hons)4504 - Arts & Social Sciences (Hons)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 48 UOC.
Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Thesis or Project30 Units of Credit:
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