MUSICOLOGY AND ETHNOMUSICOLOGY

Musicologists research the history of music. They use diverse primary sources – newspapers, letters, diaries, concert programs and more – to situate musicians and listeners within rich historical and social contexts.

Ethnomusicologists ask how culture shapes music and how music shapes culture. By studying the practices, values and ideas related to music-making in a particular culture, they seek to make broader claims about social life in the modern world.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (HONOURS)

Bachelor of Music students are encouraged to apply for a fourth-year Honours degree. An honours year provides an intensive mode of study allowing you to master your specialisation and create a pathway into advanced graduate study options in music.

Whichever specialisation you choose to pursue in the Bachelor of Music, you will enjoy a wide range of employment options in a range of different industries. Explore some of the careers our graduates have moved into after graduating below.

Careers in: Music Performance

While the logical path is to become a performing musician, this specialisation offers more paths than you might imagine. The Music Performance specialisation is your pathway to a range of employment options, including:

• Accompanist
• Chamber musician
• Concert agent
• Concert manager
• Instrumental and/or classroom music teacher
• Music administrator
• Opera company/chorus member
• Orchestral musician
• Sessional musician for film, television, live shows, music theatre, recording sessions
• Touring soloist or ensemble member.

Careers in: Composition

The Composition specialisation can be your pathway to a range of employment options, including:

• Composer
• Festival director
• Film scorer
• Arranger or typesetter
• Audio technician
• Concert music electro-acoustic sound artist
• Music administrator
• Music producer or sound engineer
• Music teacher
• Radio broadcaster or programmer.

Careers in: Musicology/Ethnomusicology

The Musicology and Ethnomusicology specialisations can be your pathway to a range of employment options within a musical portfolio career, including:

• Music researcher
• Music journalist
• Music critic or reviewer
• Music editor
• Music educator
• Music administrator
• Social and cultural policy consultant.