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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Music and Society

  • Non-Award

Develop your skills and expertise in thinking critically about music. Discover a broad range of styles and contexts, encompassing Music's histories, social and political meanings and performance and listening practices. ...

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-MUSMS
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Music and Society major develops your skills and expertise in thinking critically about music. Discover Music's broad range of styles and contexts, encompassing its histories, social and political meanings, and performance and listening practices. Broaden your studies and study this major alongside many different degrees at UWA. This unique offering is for anyone wanting to add critical thought and culture to their learning experience.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways
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.
Career Pathways 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.
Further Study
After completing the Music and Society major, you can pursue further studies at honours level or complete a PhD in Music Research.
Further Study After completing the Music and Society major, you can pursue further studies at honours level or complete a PhD in Music Research.

Course structure

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