MUSI20225 Music, Mind & Wellbeing
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is MUSI20225 hard?
MUSI20225: Easier. #18 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (7 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam.
What you learn
Online: why people everywhere make music, and how listening and playing shape mood, emotions and wellbeing.
After it you can
- Explain music's role in society
- Link music use to wellbeing
- Reflect and discuss with peers
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Projects 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 7 students on StudentVIP (2020–2025)
- Reviewers agree it is an easy WAM booster: the weekly online discussion posts (50%) are almost guaranteed marks if done on time.
- Follow the post rules exactly: one student lost marks for being a few words under the word limit.
- The final essay decides the grade; topics are open but some found it marked more strictly and the brief a bit vague.
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20225 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20225?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI20225 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Projects 50%.
- Is MUSI20225 hard?
- From 7 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers agree it is an easy WAM booster: the weekly online discussion posts (50%) are almost guaranteed marks if done on time.
- What do students say about MUSI20225?
- Reviewers agree it is an easy WAM booster: the weekly online discussion posts (50%) are almost guaranteed marks if done on time. Follow the post rules exactly: one student lost marks for being a few words under the word limit. The final essay decides the grade; topics are open but some found it marked more strictly and the brief a bit vague.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20225 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20225 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 MUSI20225?
- 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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