MUSI30045 Studies In Opera
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is MUSI30045 hard?
MUSI30045: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A close look at opera: its history, works and staging, written up in journal entries and a long essay.
After it you can
- Discuss key operas and their historical setting
- Analyse how music and drama work together
- Write a sustained, well-researched essay
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 95%, Participation 5%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI30045 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking MUSI30045?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI30045 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 95%, Participation 5%.
- Can I take MUSI30045 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 MUSI30045?
- 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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