Musicology and ethnomusicology
Explore music in its social, cultural and historical contexts
About Musicology and ethnomusicology
Discover the theoretical and practical evolution of music through a range of forms, styles, genres, traditions, and philosophical, historical and cultural perspectives.
Experience music-making through participation in the daily life of the music community and ask questions about why music matters.
Develop knowledge, skills and practices that provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.
Discover the Musicology & Ethnomusicology major
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Why study at the University of Melbourne
Career pathway
The major in Musicology & Ethnomusicology can be your pathway to a range of postgraduate courses and employment options in music and beyond.
Flexibility
These areas of study offer you a flexible course structure, with opportunities to blend academic and performance-based subjects.
Build your network
Learn with a diverse, multicultural community of leading minds – your teachers and peers – who will enrich your perspective and broaden your horizons.
Hear from our students
Find out what motivated our current students to choose Melbourne, and the impact studying with us has had on their lives and careers.
I’ve developed a new framework for understanding music’s affective qualities and that’s made me both a better musician and a better person. It’s also opened the door to a whole new understanding of the world around me.
Krishan Meepe, Bachelor of Music (Ethnomusicology)