Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Further information
If you would like to discuss this course or receive further information please contact:
Edda Griffin
Student Liaison Officer
Ph: (+61 8) 6488 2142
Email: arts.faculty@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Domestic students
Information for domestic students
Application dates:
Open 17 October 2011
Close 25 January 2012
Non standard:
Music Practitioner Studies
Open 17 October 2011
Close 20 December 2011
International students
Information for international students
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Key dates 2012
Semester 1: 27 February
Semester 2: 30 July
Non standard:
Music Practitioner Studies
starts 16 January
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This is designed for performers, teachers or anyone with a suitable background in the music profession who requires professional development at postgraduate level in critical reflection.
It relates to music performance, music pedagogy, music medicine, social anthropology and psychology.
Practical skills are the focal point of all investigative work.
Course outline
This course is based on a series of home-based learning assignments delivered through WebCT/textbook materials.
Throughout the program, in coursework units, students are encouraged to investigate social, psychological, creative, educational, therapeutic, and anthropological music practitioner approaches.
At all points of the course, the emphasis is on the student's practitioner experiences and needs.
Students must complete units to a total of 24 points, studying full-time (1 year) or equivalent part-time (2 years). International students may only study on a full-time basis.
Key information
- 24 credit points
- 1 year full time, 2 years part time
- Course code: 11240
Admission requirements
- Applicants are normally expected to possess a relevant undergraduate degree with honours, with supporting evidence of practitioner experience.
- Entry without a pre-existing honours degree may be possible, but only where candidates are able to demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience, and be able to fulfil the requirements of an entry test which involves them in the production of two pieces of critical writing - a response to an essay-style question and a review of a specific book.
- A minimum level of English Language Competence for domestic students will need to be met for all UWA coursework programs.
- A minimum level of English Language Competence for international students will need to be met for all UWA coursework programs.
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