Music Research Methods (MUSC4410)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Music School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Seminar 2 Hours/ Week
Restricted
Enrolment in either the Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Bachelor of Music (Hons), or Master of Music
Assessment methods
Assignments
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Julie Ballantyne (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, External, In person, External)
Associate Professor Julie Ballantyne
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course provides a guided introduction to the skills & methods in music. On successful completion of the course students will demonstrate: knowledge of the principles and practices of the major paradigms in which music researchers work including epistemological and ontological issues; knowledge of a range of research designs, methods, and techniques; a capacity to critique and evaluate research designs and the outcomes of research, a capacity to identify ethical considerations in research, and a capacity to design a research project.