Music and Health (MUSI40074)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will provide an overview of the ways that music can be used to promote physical health and healthy behaviours for a range of people. Topics covered will include music for expression, relaxation, anxiety reduction and communication.
Students will be involved in experiential activities underpinned by theoretical knowledge. They will also contribute to weekly web-based discussion that furthers understanding of topics covered in class.
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI10237 Music and Health, MUSI20150 Music and Health and MUSI90188 Music and Health Research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify areas for musical development outside the technique/competency spectrum;
- skills in using music to reduce anxiety and improve communication in others;
- critically appraise the relationship between music and health.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have:
- greater awareness of healthy behaviours for life;
- improved non-verbal communication skills enhanced capacity to consider subjective and objective;
- enhanced capacity to consider subjective and objective aspects of life experiences.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20150 | Music and Health | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10237 | Music and Health | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Weekly participation in web-based quiz
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Essay
| During the assessment period | 60% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Kat McFerran Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 1-hour tutorial, and 2-hours engaging in online learning activities per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Kat McFerran: k.mcferran@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI10237 Music and Health, MUSI20150 Music and Health and MUSI90188 Music and Health Research.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours)
Last updated: 4 March 2025