Bachelor of Music (Musicology)(Honours)

Turn high-achieving into a higher degree

There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build the necessary foundations for postgraduate research. You could be seeking answers to questions no one else is asking in the music theory world. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Entry into honours is selective and the work at this level is challenging. You should discuss your eligibility with the Honours Convenor, then lodge an expression of interest with the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics.

What will you do?

  • Attend regular classes for advanced coursework.
  • Partner with an academic mentor who’ll support and encourage your intellectual development.
  • Produce an extended piece of work (thesis) on a chosen topic.
  • Demonstrate the ability to independently achieve complex goals.

  • Showcase your higher capacity for independent learning and research
  • Get the career edge with an Honours degree
  • Learn from world-leading academics

Entry Requirements

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An Honours Nomination Form must be submitted at the following website: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/honours. Further information on Honours in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics (including audition requirements for Music (Honours)) can also be found at this site: https://able.adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/honours

Domestic applicants

Admissions information

SATAC Code 3BH030
Deferment No
Intake

February and July

Selection Criteria
Higher Education Study

A completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent. 

Other Entry Pathways

Fees and Scholarships

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Domestic applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,850

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Scholarships

These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

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Careers

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Music Educator;  Music Historian;  Music Journalist / Music Critic;  Music Librarian;  Music Researcher;  Music Teacher;  Cultural Heritage Officer;  Uni Lecturer

Degree Structure

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

 

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Last updated: Thursday, 18 Apr 2024