Bachelor of Music in Musicology and Ethnomusicology in Southbank Australia | The University of Melbourne

The Bachelor of Music program offers comprehensive education in multiple musical fields. Students can specialize in Composition, Interactive Composition, Jazz & Improvisation, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Music Studies, or Performance. This intensive course cultivates skilled musicians through hands-on training, combining core music studies, elective options, and supplementary breadth subjects. The Musicology & Ethnomusicology specialization caters to those fascinated by exploring music through various historical, cultural, and regional perspectives while pursuing personal research projects. The updated program features a culminating capstone course.

Career paths include: Musicology/Ethnomusicology
Music scholars investigate musical history. They examine various primary materials – including newspapers, correspondence, journals, performance schedules, and other documents – to place musical artists and audiences within their historical and societal frameworks.
Ethnomusicology experts explore the reciprocal relationship between music and culture. Through examining musical traditions, beliefs, and concepts within specific societies, they aim to draw wider conclusions about contemporary social dynamics.