MUSI10047 Music History 1: 17th & 18th Centuries
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is MUSI10047 hard?
MUSI10047: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Music and society in Europe from about 1600 to 1800, through works, documents and debates on authenticity and meaning.
After it you can
- Trace how Baroque and Classical styles grew
- Discuss music, politics and gender
- Research a work in an essay
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- MUSI20198 Music History 2: The Long 19th Century
- MUSI20204 Music and Politics
- MUSI20244 Figured Bass Realisation 1
- MUSI30270 Topics in Musicology
- MUSI30271 Topics in Popular Music Studies
Can’t be taken together with
- MUSI10031
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Quizzes 30%, Participation 10%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI10047 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MUSI10047?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI10047 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Quizzes 30%, Participation 10%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI10047 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI10047 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after MUSI10047?
- 5 subjects need it first, for example MUSI20198, MUSI20204, MUSI20244, MUSI30270.
- Can I rate MUSI10047?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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