Course overview
This course blends research, theory, and philosophy to investigate the cultural history of music in its various forms, and how music is influenced by culture. Discover the practices, values, and ideas to make educated claims about how different people think and feel about the world.
You will solidify a foundation in musical literacy, interact with materials that create music, examine how those elements are structured and notated in diverse genres, and develop your skills to identify musical structures by ear.
The course can be completed in either two or three years of study.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Australian music, game music, improvised music, jazz, music and globalisation, music pedagogy, music theatre, popular music, screen music, western art music.
Other Information
Fees and charges
Refer to Australian Institute of Music current fee information.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Ethnomusicology researcher, anthropology researcher, social & cultural policy consultant, music critic/reviewer, music editor, music educator, arts administrator, entertainment manager, music journalist, musical director, playlist curator.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent), including the International Baccalaureate (IB). AIM courses do not have an ATAR requirement. All applicants Refer to AIM’s entry requirements .
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Sydney CampusNSW14 Sept 2026
- Sydney CampusNSW