Bachelor of Music (Honours)

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.

Specialisations

• Creative music technology
• Ethnomusicology and musicology
• Music composition
• Music performance

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to demonstrate advanced:

1. theoretical and technical knowledge in a chosen music specialisation
2. knowledge of and ability to apply music research methodologies
3. initiative, judgement and autonomy to plan and execute music research and/or project work
4. communication skills to present knowledge and ideas about music to various audiences

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of your music specialisation and appropriate research methodologies. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project in your area of music specialisation under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor. Ethnomusicology and musicology students produce a thesis. Music composition and creative music technology students produce two portfolios of original creative work and an exegesis. Music performance students will produce two recitals and program notes.

This course comprises 48 points: Part A: Research (24 points) and Part B: Coursework (24 points)

All units are 12 points unless otherwise indicated.

Part A. Research (24 points)

Students undertake independent research or a project according to their chosen field.

Creative music technology

• ATS4938 Special project: Creative music technology part 1
• ATS4939 Special project: Creative music technology part 2

Ethnomusicology and musicology

• ATS4451 Music honours thesis A
• ATS4452 Music honours thesis B

Music composition

• ATS4838 Special project: Composition part 1
• ATS4839 Special project: Composition part 2

Music performance

• ATS4831 Special project: Performance part 1
• ATS4832 Special project: Performance part 2

Part B. Coursework (24 points)

• APG4789 Research methods in music
• ATS4834 Music honours project

Satisfactory completion of this course may provide credit toward a Monash master's by coursework degree and will provide the preparation necessary to undertake a master's by research degree or a doctoral (PhD) degree.