MUSI20204 Music and Politics

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is MUSI20204 hard?

MUSI20204: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How music and politics meet: regimes using music, protest songs and censorship, through case studies from many eras and places.

After it you can

What you need first

MUSI10047 or MUSI10227

Can’t be taken together with

How it’s assessed

Assignments 100%

Student reviews and ratings

No student reviews yet — be the first to rate it.

Taken this subject? Rate it anonymously (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Rate MUSI20204

Quick answers

When is MUSI20204 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking MUSI20204?
Needs MUSI10047 or MUSI10227.
Does MUSI20204 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
How many class hours a week does MUSI20204 have?
2 h a week in class
Can I take MUSI20204 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.
Can I rate MUSI20204?
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

Always confirm in the official Handbook.

PickMySubjects is a free, unofficial planner made by a UniMelb graduate.