Bachelor of Music (Honours) - 2019

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

• Composition and music technology
• Ethnomusicology and musicology
• 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 you will be able to demonstrate advanced ability to:

1. plan and execute music research and/or project work using initiative, judgement and autonomy
2. apply music research methodologies in a chosen music specialisation
3. communicate knowledge and ideas about music to specialist and non-specialist audiences
4. contextualise original music research and/or project work with reference to existing relevant music scholarship.

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.

• Composition and music technology students produce a portfolio of original works and critical explanation of/introduction to the portfolio.
• Ethnomusicology and musicology students produce a thesis.
• Music performance students 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)

You will undertake independent research in the following units.

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

Part B. Coursework (24 points)

You must complete the following units:

• APG4789 Research methods in music
• ATS4834 Music honours project

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a Monash master's by coursework degree, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit.

Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to a higher degree by research.