200-level

MUSA234
20th Century Music and Beyond
Description
Exploring musical developments in the 20th century and beyond that help us understand the present-day musical world, focusing on concepts such as modernism and postmodernism and the links between social/economic and musical change.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 45 points
Restrictions
MUSA334

Not Offered Courses in 2026

200-level

MUSA231
Music in the Age of Revolutions
Description
Western music history from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries, exploring innovations in music and the radical social and cultural ideas and developments that underpinned them.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026
For further information see MUSA231 course details
Points
15 points
MUSA233
Popular Music in Context
Description
An exploration of contemporary popular music styles from a range of genres, and their historical significance and wider contexts, including music for film and television, and the rise of music video.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2018 , 2020
For further information see MUSA233 course details
Points
15 points
MUSA236
Hip Hop Revolution
Description
This course examines the emergence of Hip Hop music and traces its development to become today's most popular music genre. Students will explore Hip Hop's key elements of dance, graffiti, rap, and DJ-ing. The course will outline the various ways in which Hip Hop culture has influenced modern music, fashion, and politics.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2018
For further information see MUSA236 course details
Points
15 points
MUSA237
Early Music
Description
Case studies in early music history and performance practice, ranging from the impact of church and state from the 12th to the 17th centuries, to ideas underpinning the contemporary historically-informed performance movement.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2025
For further information see MUSA237 course details
Points
15 points