MUSI30015 Sex, Death and the Ecstatic in Music

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is MUSI30015 hard?

MUSI30015: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Western music from Hildegard to pop songs about sex, death and ecstasy, read through modern cultural theory.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 60%, Presentations 30%, Participation 10%

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Quick answers

When is MUSI30015 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking MUSI30015?
No prerequisites.
Does MUSI30015 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Presentations 30%, Participation 10%.
How many class hours a week does MUSI30015 have?
2 h a week in class
Can I take MUSI30015 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 MUSI30015?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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