| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Music and Society major at UWA equips students with critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of music's history, social significance, and performance practices. Through core courses, students explore a wide range of music styles and contexts, developing valuable transferable skills in research, communication, and critical analysis. Graduates gain expertise applicable to careers in the arts, cultural history, and community organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Music and Society major develops skills and expertise in thinking critically about music. It explores a broad range of styles and contexts, encompassing Music's histories, social and political meanings, and performance and listening practices. This major is designed for anyone wanting to add critical thought and culture to their learning experience.
Outline:
- Level 1:
- Core:
- MUSC1340 Musical Revolutions (6 points)
- MUSC1350 Popular Music in Global Perspective (6 points)
- MUSC1351 Women in Music (6 points)
- Level 2:
- Core:
- MUSC2341 Music and Practices of Listening (6 points)
- MUSC2342 Music in Action (6 points)
- Level 3:
- Core:
- MUSC3335 Music in the Sixties (6 points)
- MUSC3336 Music in Film, TV and Video Games (6 points)
- MUSC3341 Music, Society, and Ideas (6 points)
Careers:
Graduates will gain skills applicable to a range of creative and theoretical professions. Some may pursue careers as an Arts and Cultural sector worker, a cultural historian or discover a role within a community organisation.
Other:
- This major can be studied alongside many different degrees at UWA.
- It is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Philosophy degrees.
- It is also offered as a second major in other bachelor's degrees.
- Students will learn to:
- Discover broad historical perspectives on the nature and contexts of music and the relevance of historical and stylistic conventions from various periods.
- Develop transferable skills in research, critical thinking and communication which enable successful tertiary study, and facilitate further study and lifelong learning.
- Critically engage with, and interpret key texts and works from, a range of music sub-disciplines.
- Demonstrate a socio-cultural and historically sensitive perspective of various forms of music and music cultures.
- After completing the Music and Society major, students can pursue further studies at honours level or complete a PhD in Music Research.
The University of Western Australia
Overview:
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading research-intensive university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is renowned for its high-quality teaching, strong research output, and commitment to graduate employability. UWA is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is the number one university in Western Australia for graduate employability.
Services Offered:
UWA offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Academic support:
Tutoring, workshops, and study skills resources.Career services:
Career counselling, job search assistance, and internship opportunities.Student wellbeing:
Mental health support, counselling, and health services.Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus housing options.Sports and fitness:
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of sports clubs.Clubs and societies:
A vibrant student community with numerous clubs and societies catering to diverse interests.Study abroad and exchange:
Opportunities to study at universities around the world.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UWA provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience for its students. The university boasts a beautiful campus with modern facilities, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Social events:
Concerts, festivals, and other social gatherings.Sporting events:
Supporting the university's sports teams.Volunteer opportunities:
Contributing to the local community.Cultural events:
Art exhibitions, theatre performances, and music concerts.Key Reasons to Study There:
World-class education:
UWA offers a high-quality education with a focus on research and innovation.Excellent employability:
Graduates from UWA are highly sought after by employers.Vibrant campus life:
A diverse and engaging student community with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.Beautiful campus:
A picturesque campus with modern facilities and green spaces.Strong research focus:
UWA is a leading research university with a strong commitment to innovation.Academic Programs:
UWA offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Humanities:
History, Literature, Philosophy, Languages, and more.Science and Engineering:
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and more.Business and Economics:
Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, and more.Health Sciences:
Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and more.Law:
Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, and other law programs.Other:
UWA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community. The university has a strong focus on Indigenous education and research, and offers a range of programs and support services for Indigenous students. UWA also has a strong international presence, with students from over 100 countries studying at the university.
- Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR): The course has a minimum ATAR requirement of 75 for Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards.
- Other qualifications: The course also accepts other qualifications, including:
- All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) - 9
- Canadian High School (except Quebec) - 68
- French Baccalaureate - 10
- Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 - 507
- GCE A-Levels - 8
- German Abitur - 3.6
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education - 14
- Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) - 45
- Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 - 75.5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) - 24
- Malaysian STPM - 10
- Monash University Foundation Year - 254
- NCUK Foundation Program - 8
- Norwegian Vitnemål - 3.5
- Singapore - Cambridge A Levels - 6.5
- South African National Senior Certificate - 4
- South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) - 324
- Sweden Slutbetyg - 14.5
- Trinity College Foundation - 280
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) - 14
- University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program - 61
- US College Board Advanced Placements - 7
- US College Board SAT - 1130
- Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) - 56
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- English competency: English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA. Applicants must meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
- Minimum overall IELTS score: The minimum overall IELTS score required is 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
