Entry requirements
Admission criteria
'Entry is available ONLY to students who commenced a three-year bachelor degree in 2025 or earlier at The University of Adelaide or University of South Australia.
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
A bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent with a major or specialisation in a discipline aligned to the proposed field of research from The University of Adelaide or University of South Australia completed in 2025 or later and demonstrating a high level of academic achievement, normally achieving at least a Credit average throughout their degree; AND
An example research essay of approximately 3000-5000 words on a music-related topic; AND
Demonstration of skills of a standard equivalent to successful completion of the third year of an undergraduate degree (for Elder Conservatorium of Music graduates, you will not need to audition as your major recital result, or equivalent for non-performance majors, will be used in lieu of an audition); AND
Availability of a suitable supervisor or project in the proposed area of research.
Degree Structure: Bachelor of Music (Honours) (Musicology)
Program code: YHMUS
Complete 48 units comprising:
- 48 units for one Major from Majors
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 48 units comprising:
- 48 units for one Major from Majors
Complete 48 units comprising:
- 24 units for all Core courses, and
- 24 units from Core selectives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Honours Music Research Methodology
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Course code
MUSI4000
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Units
12
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Course name
Honours Music Minor Project
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Course code
MUSI4001
|
Units
12
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Honours Music Major Project
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Course code
MUSI4002
|
Units
24
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Course name
Honours Music Major Project Part 1
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Course code
MUSI4004
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Units
0
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Course name
Honours Music Major Project Part 2
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Course code
MUSI4005
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Units
24
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Your program team
Ms Amanda Grigg
P/T Tchg Lecturer
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts
