Offered By	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Academic Contact	Dr Ruth Lee Martin

This major aims to develop students' independent and creative thinking about music, a comprehensive knowledge of the musician's craft, and an understanding of music and of the musical profession as an integral part of world culture. Study emphasises the ability to research, analyse, discuss and critically reflect upon music in a range of different musical, cultural and technological contexts. Students may undertake music courses leading to an honours program in Musicology, or individual semester courses in European music or in music of other cultural traditions.

Requirements

The Musicology major in the Bachelor of Arts requires the completion of at least 42 units, no more than 12 units of which can be at first-year level.

A working knowledge of music theory (notation and basic tonal harmony) is assumed in all courses after the first semester of first year.

 

For information on Honours in Musicology click here.

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