Course

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

Approved Abbreviation: BMus(Hons)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 1660.1

CRICOS Code: 044793J

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The Honours Program will be available to students who attain a grade average of Credit or higher in their first three years of study. The Program will offer students an advanced-level involvement within their discipline. Students will get the opportunity to significantly focus and develop their practical and theoretical knowledge beyond the scope of their initial three years of undergraduate study. In-depth research on a specific topic proposed at the outset will be actively pursued within the Program to culminate in the production of a major project.

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time

Admission

The applicants for the Honours Program must have completed the Bachelor of Music 3 year course, or an equivalent Program of undergraduate study. Applicants submit a project statement and proposal, with a select bibliography. Applications are scrutinised and assessed by the School Research Committee and College Executive. Applicants are generally expected to possess an undergraduate GPA of 5.0 (Credit) or higher. Applicants will be strongly encouraged to discuss their application with one or two potential supervisors within the School before submitting the application.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points.

Full-time

Autumn session

101416

Creativity: Theory and Practice

101417

Project Seminar and Proposal

Spring session

101418

Major Research Project