Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

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.

Students completing this course will have:

• an understanding of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
• an understanding of the world view of the field of study
• a familiarity with the secondary literature in the field of study
• a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
• advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
• developed sound analytical skills
• developed the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.

This course consists of one core unit, and three electives.

Core unit

• APG4789 Research methods in music

Electives

• APG4664 Music pedagogy
• APG4790 Special research project in music
• APG4791 Special project: Composition and music technology - Part 1 and APG4792 Special project: Composition and music technology - Part 2

Students who complete this course with a credit average are eligible to apply for entry into course 3070 Master of Music Studies.

Graduate Diploma in Music Studies