MUSI30053 The Ethnography of Music

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

Is MUSI30053 hard?

MUSI30053: 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

Plan and try out ethnographic research on music: field notes, interviews and research ethics.

After it you can

What you need first

None

What it leads to

Can’t be taken together with

How it’s assessed

Assignments 100%

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Quick answers

When is MUSI30053 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking MUSI30053?
No prerequisites.
Does MUSI30053 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
How many class hours a week does MUSI30053 have?
2 h a week in class
Can I take MUSI30053 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.
What can I take after MUSI30053?
1 subjects need it first, for example MUSI30273.
Can I rate MUSI30053?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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