MUSI10227 Musics of the World
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is MUSI10227 hard?
MUSI10227: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How music and society shape each other, through case studies from Indigenous Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and more.
After it you can
- Recognise music traditions by ear
- Link music-making to social life
- Write a researched essay on a music culture
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Tests 60%, Assignments 40%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI10227 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI10227?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI10227 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Tests 60%, Assignments 40%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI10227 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI10227 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 MUSI10227?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example MUSI20204, MUSI30270, MUSI30271.
- Can I rate MUSI10227?
- 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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