Bachelor of Music (Honours) - 2018

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 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students 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 that you will then apply to a music project. In the research component, you will plan and execute a thesis or creative object 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 a portfolio of original works and critical explanation of/introduction to the portfolio.
• Music performance students will produce a recital and programme 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 in the following units.

• ATS4451 Music honours research A
• ATS4452 Music honours research B

Part B. Coursework (24 points)

Students complete the following units:

• 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.