MUSI20055 Composition 3
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is MUSI20055 hard?
MUSI20055: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Write a 15-minute folio of original music for soloists and small groups, and hear it played in concert.
After it you can
- Develop your own way of composing
- Write clear notation for performers
- Work with performers on your pieces
What you need first
“Admission into the Composition major in the B-MUS Bachelor of Music” and MUSI10232
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 10%, Projects 70%, Assignments 20%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20055 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20055?
- Needs “Admission into the Composition major in the B-MUS Bachelor of Music” and MUSI10232.
- Does MUSI20055 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 10%, Projects 70%, Assignments 20%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20055 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20055 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after MUSI20055?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example MUSI20056, MUSI20237.
- Can I rate MUSI20055?
- 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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