2451 - Diploma in Arts (Music)
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | DipArts(Music) |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Intake restrictions | Students must be enrolled in a bachelor or double degree at an Australian university. Enrolment in this course requires approval from the student's home faculty/university. This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Contact details | http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/ |
Description
Objectives
Graduates are expected to:
- develop the intellectual capabilities inherent in the interpretation of sources of knowledge pertaining to the academic discipline
- develop an understanding of the world view of the field of study
- develop the capacity for quantitative and qualitative analysis, critique and creative thinking in the discipline
- develop an understanding of the present interpretations and potential future developments in the issues underlying the content of and approaches to the field of study
- develop the skills of written and oral presentation, argument and analysis, including other practical skills such as computer skills, appropriate to the academic discipline.
Structure
Students complete a standard 48 point major consisting of a first year sequence of 12 points and one of the following:
- 12 points of second year level studies (normally two units) and 24 points of third-year level studies (normally four units)
- 18 points of second-year level studies (normally three units) and 18 points of third-year level studies (normally three units).
Requirements
Students are required to complete a three-year major sequence (48 points) in music.* For information on the units required refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2009handbooks/aos/arts-ug-study-music.html.
* Students may only complete the major in music offered within the Bachelor of Arts. This course does not allow students to complete a major in composition, music performance, or musicology/ethnomusicology.
Award(s) received on completion