Dr. John Napier

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Napier is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the School of the Arts and Media, specialized in the fields of music and ethnomusicology. He holds a Bachelor of Music and a Graduate Diploma in Performance from Queensland Conservatorium, as well as a Master of Music with Honours, and a PhD from UNSW. His research interests include music's role in social change, as well as a focus on specific cultural music traditions such as Croatian music, Chinese folk music (Miao), and Indonesian music (tanjidor Betawi). He actively supervises undergraduate courses covering a range of subjects from Ethnomusicology to Performance and Jazz Studies, highlighting the diverse aspects of music study. With a strong emphasis on both research and teaching, Napier contributes to fostering a deep understanding of music's cultural contexts among his students and the broader academic community.

Research Interests

Courses

Undergraduate courses in Ethnomusicology Musicology Music Dance Performance Jazz Studies

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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