Graduate Diploma in Music Studies

Course code: 3071 + Course abbreviation: GradDipMusSt + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)

Course description

This course is designed for musicians wishing to develop a greater knowledge, understanding and competence in music. Candidates will develop specific vocational outcomes in one or more of the following fields: musicology, ethnomusicology and world music, composition, music education and pedagogy, contemporary music and Australian music. In addition, they will acquire a range of research methods and techniques specific to music.

Course structure

Students complete 48 points, including one core unit, and three electives chosen from the following list:

Core unit

MUM4420 Research methods in music

Electives

MUM4120 20th and 21st century repertoire studies
MUM4140 Theatrical music
MUM4180 Chamber music
MUM4200 Keyboard music
MUM4220 Vocal music
MUM4600 Special research project in music
MUM4640 World music: fieldwork techniques and technology
MUM4760 Special project: composition and music technology
MUM4980 Music pedagogy

Exit points

There are no alternative exit points from this course.

Articulation

For further study options please contact the School of Music - Conservatorium or visit www.arts.monash.edu.au/prospective/course/postgraduate

Course coordinator

Dr Joel Crotty

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