MUSI30249 Music History 3: 20th & 21st Centuries

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

Is MUSI30249 hard?

MUSI30249: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Western art music since 1900 in its social and political setting, ending in a research essay on Australian music.

After it you can

What you need first

MUSI20198

Careers

Helps toward: Performing artist

How it’s assessed

Assignments 60%, Quizzes 30%, Participation 10%

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Quick answers

When is MUSI30249 offered?
Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1.
What do I need before taking MUSI30249?
Needs MUSI20198.
Does MUSI30249 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Quizzes 30%, Participation 10%.
How many class hours a week does MUSI30249 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take MUSI30249 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 MUSI30249?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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