Undergraduate
Music and Society
Contact us
Address
Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
Hours
Frequently asked questions
Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
Further Study
Master of Music
Fees and scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying one of these majors, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.6
- 75.5
- 254
- 324
- 14.5
- 280
- 61
- 1130
- 56
- 75
Admission requirements
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.
How to apply
The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.
Refer to the below regarding application processes for each of the pathways . More information regarding admission requirements and prerequisites for each pathway can be found on the 'Admission Requirements' tab.
Domestic Pathways
- Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines.
- Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.
International Pathways
- International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
- International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
Course details
About the course
The Music and Society major develops your skills and expertise in thinking critically about music. Broaden your studies and discover Music’s broad range of styles and contexts.
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Multi-mode
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Undergraduate
- MJD-MUSMS
- 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
You may also be interested in these courses
Music General Studies 
Music Studies Why study this course?
Broaden your learning and study this major alongside many different degrees at UWA. This unique offering is for anyone wanting to add critical thought in music and culture to their learning experience.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
You'll learn to
- discover broad historical perspectives on the nature and contexts of music and the relevance of historical and stylistic conventions from various periods
- develop transferable skills in research, critical thinking and communication which enable successful tertiary study, and facilitate further study and lifelong learning
- critically engage with, and interpret key texts and works from, a range of music sub-disciplines
- demonstrate a socio-cultural and historically sensitive perspective of various forms of music and music cultures
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelors degrees.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Philosophy
