A3702 Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Faculty of Arts
Bachelor of Music (Honours) (A3702) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, bachelor honours degree course from the Faculty of Arts, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 48
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- 2 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
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Overview
This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in music for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research or studio project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher degree research in music.
Honours research areas
- Composition and music technology
- Ethnomusicology and musicology
- Music performance
- Popular music
Course structure
Part A. Research studies24 credit points
Part B. Coursework studies24 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
This course is structured in two parts: Part A. Research studies and Part B. Coursework studies.
In the coursework component, you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of your area of music and appropriate research methodologies that you will then apply to a music project. In the research component, you will plan and execute a thesis or creative object in your area of music under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor. Below are possible manifestations of creative objects as a guide only:
- Composition and music technology students produce a portfolio of original works and critical explanation of/introduction to the portfolio. The portfolio can include any combination of: composition for live instruments, DAW production, new instrument development or traditional instrument modifications, software or hardware development/ experimentation, programming, interactive environments or installation)
- Music performance students produce a recital (recorded or live performance) and programme notes.
- Popular music students produce a recital (recorded or live performance) or a portfolio of creative work (the portfolio can be comprised of any combination of performance/ production/ songwriting/ audio-visual), and programme notes.
This course comprises 48 credit points and is structured in two parts: Part A: Research studies (24 points) and Part B: Coursework studies (24 points)
All units are 12 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Research studies (24 points)
You must undertake independent research in the following units:
- ATS4451 Music and performance honours research A
- ATS4452 Music and performance honours research B
Part B. Coursework studies (24 points)
You must complete the following units:
- APG4789 Research methods in music and performance
- ATS4834 Music and performance honours project
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
Design and conduct independent, original research that makes a contribution to music scholarship and/or creative practice, demonstrating methodological understanding and critical judgment;
- 2
Critically evaluate and synthesise existing music scholarship and creative practices to position your original work within broader disciplinary contexts;
- 3
Demonstrate depth of understanding of your chosen specialisation through the creation of a research-informed body of creative work and/or written thesis;
- 4
Defend your research and creative work through written thesis and oral examination, communicating complex ideas effectively to specialist audiences;
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
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Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a Monash master's by coursework degree, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit.
Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.
Notes for students
For units ATS4451 and ATS4452, regarding your honours course grade calculation the units are weighted 1.0 each.
Other information
This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in music for high-achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic and creative counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher degree research in music, such as Masters and PhD studies.
Music research can be approached from many angles and may explore a wide range of foci, from performance and composition through to music education and socio-cultural impact. We invite prospective students to prepare a proposal that engages with music in a way that aligns with your research interests. You are encouraged to liaise with the unit coordinator throughout this process.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Dr Paul Williamson
Common questions
How long is Bachelor of Music (Honours)?
1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Bachelor of Music (Honours)?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Bachelor of Music (Honours) units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.