How many units is a UWA?
UWA’s three-year undergraduate courses each comprise 24 units. The units you study must include: a degree-specific major; and.
How many first year units can you do UWA?
At UWA you can study one of a number of bachelor degrees. There are some limits you need to be aware of. For example, for a single bachelor degree these include: you cannot include more than 12 units at Level 1; you must pass at least three units at Level 3; your course may include Foundational Units.
What do you study in music?
A music major studies a particular instrument – whether trombone or voice, piano or violin – and also takes music theory and composition courses, music history classes, and classes related to sharpening aural skills. Music majors perform in front of their peers and audiences, and they practice to hone their art.
What is a unit UWA?
Unit. A unit is a component of study focused on a particular subject or topic. Units are normally worth 6 credit points and involve 150 hours of student workload (including contact hours, personal study and exams).
Can I overload UWA?
1.8(1) Students are permitted to take up to a 12.5 per cent overload each year without special approval. (2) The Faculty may permit a student to take an overload greater than 12.5 per cent in a year in exceptional circumstances.
How do you choose electives UWA?
You can choose a range of electives (free choice units) from any of the undergraduate courses, providing you satisfy unit rules including prerequisites and co-requisites. The number of electives you can take will depend on the major(s) you choose and their individual requirements.
What is an aria in music?
An aria is a solo vocal piece, usually found in an opera or oratorio. Then in opera it became customary to use the term ‘aria’ to distinguish this kind of formally rounded song – the kind of thing you could extract and sing on its own – from the fluid, dramatic, speech-imitating recitativo style.
Why study music at UWA?
UWA is the sole tertiary education partner of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and the West Australian Opera. Students have unprecedented access to artists as well as participation in side-by-side performances with these industry specialists.
What is the Order of the MUSC 2542 courses?
MUSC2542 Principal Studies 4 in any specialisation AND MUSC2591 Music Large Ensemble 3 AND MUSC2520 Music Language 2 AND EITHER MUSC2341 Music and Practices of Listening OR MUSC2342 Music in Action.
How can I include music in my course of study?
Whether or not you have studied music at secondary level, or can read music, you can enrich your degree by including music units in your course of study. Broadening units in music can be taken by students enrolled in any of UWA’s undergraduate degrees (subject to meeting course rules).
Why major in music studies?
This major ensures you develop expertise and skills in the areas of performance and composition, harmony and aural, Western art music history and popular world music. The Music Studies major attracts students from across the University, at all levels, who are keen to develop their passion and skills in music.