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MUSC-MAJ · Major · 48 credit points

Music

Available in Bachelor of Arts

Rules for completing this course

No more than 12 credit points at Level 1 may be credited to the major and at least 18 credit points must be at Level 3.

Level 1 gateway units

12 cp

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units

  • ATS1070Intercultural theatre and performance 6 cp
  • ATS1343Popular music in global perspective6 cp
  • ATS1345Music across time6 cp
  • ATS1346Music across place6 cp

Level 2 cornerstone unit

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • ATS2060The art of teaching music practice6 cp
  • ATS2307Creative improvisation in music practice6 cp
  • ATS2333Jazz movements and cultures6 cp

Level 3 capstone unit

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • ATS3061The performing arts in Australia6 cp
  • ATS3094Preparing for careers in the performing arts industry6 cp

Level 1, 2 and 3 elective units

24 cp

You must complete 24 credit points selecting from the following units and/or from any gateway, cornerstone or capstone units not already taken, with at least 12 credit points at Level 3. Note: First year units listed below can be counted as course electives.

  • ATS1069 Exploring theatre and performance studies6 cp
  • ATS1070Intercultural theatre and performance 6 cp
  • ATS1347Ensemble studies 16 cp
  • ATS1348Ensemble studies 26 cp
  • ATS2060The art of teaching music practice6 cp
  • ATS2139Song writing: How to write a popular song6 cp
  • ATS2159Recording and computer music production6 cp
  • ATS2284Agency, advocacy and activism in performance6 cp
  • ATS2287Exploring theatre and performance studies6 cp
  • ATS2291Intercultural theatre and performance6 cp
  • ATS2307Creative improvisation in music practice6 cp
  • ATS2333Jazz movements and cultures6 cp
  • ATS2800Ensemble studies 36 cp
  • ATS2801Ensemble studies 46 cp
  • ATS2878Audio culture: The history of electronic music 6 cp
  • ATS2910Professional and academic presentation skills6 cp
  • ATS3061The performing arts in Australia6 cp
  • ATS3094Preparing for careers in the performing arts industry6 cp
  • ATS3222Developing research literacy6 cp
  • ATS3252Music cities6 cp
  • ATS3307Improvisation in performance practice6 cp
  • ATS3336Performance lab: Production investigation6 cp
  • ATS3819Orchestration and arranging6 cp
  • ATS3820Music ensemble direction and leadership6 cp
  • ATS3824Popular music and society6 cp
  • ATS3828Film music6 cp
  • ATS3935Professional practice6 cp

Domestic study tours

  • ATS2331Music in culture study tour6 cp
  • ATS3331Music in culture study tour6 cp

International study tours

  • ATS2332Music - Overseas study program 6 cp
  • ATS3332Music - Overseas study program 6 cp

Source: 2027 handbook entry