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Course Information

Bachelor of Music Honours

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code K35

The Bachelor of Music (Honours) course provides students with an opportunity to focus in depth on a particular research topic of their choice while also receiving further research training at fourth-year Honours level. Students are guided through refining a research topic and undertaking research that synthesises practical, theoretical and historical knowledge. Critical thinking and communication skills are developed in seminar discussions and the written exegesis or thesis component. The course also prepares students for entry into the music profession as highly-skilled elite performers with a profound understanding of their art form. Assessment tasks, both practical and written, have real-world application to prepare graduates to make a contribution to the professional music industry, offering a stepping stone to further postgraduate study in music. The course is supported by staff of educators and scholar/performers whose expertise spans the entire music industry.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Execute projects in music displaying advanced technical and creative skills consistent with the discipline.
2. Apply advanced discipline knowledge and research skills to conceptualise research projects with the capacity to develop new understanding of music through research.
3. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in academic, professional and public contexts.
4. Demonstrate leadership and advanced skills in scholarly and professional practice that encompass diverse perspectives and levels of expertise.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition. The audition may contain an interview component. Additionally applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Music, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can have completed three years of a four year Bachelor of Music, and are normally expected to have maintained a course Weighted Average Mark of 70 or over, plus marks of 70 or over in all Principal Studies units, and marks of 70 or over in all Music History units.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Full Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Matt STYLES

Course Structure