Course code: 3069 + Mid-year entry available + 18 months
full-time, 3 years part-time + On-campus (Clayton)
Course coordinator: Fintan Murphy
The course is designed for musicians wishing to develop a greater knowledge, understanding and competence in music performance. Candidates will develop specific vocational outcomes in music performance as well as in one or more of the following fields; musicology, ethnomusicology and world music, composition, music education and pedagogy, contemporary m music and Australian music. In addition, candidates will acquire a range of research methods and techniques specific to music. They will develop the capacity for informed musical performance. Performance opportunities exist in instrumental, vocal and conducting areas.
A bachelors degree in any discipline with at least a credit average in the final year, or a bachelors pass degree with demonstrable professional experience at senior level in music or a music-related discipline. Such applicants will need to supply a CV, a 1000-word statement and the names of two professional referees. In addition, applicants are required to pass an audition (audition fee applies). Auditions take place in May and November each year. In the case of overseas students, a video recording of a performance will be accepted for consideration of entry in lieu of an audition. However, the video must be recorded in one session, be uncut and be accompanied by a statutory declaration. All students must meet the faculty's English proficiency requirements.
Students complete 72 points including one core and three electives at level 4, and one core and one elective at level 5. In addition, full-time candidates are required to attend a minimum of 10 of the school's postgraduate seminars during each year of their candidature. Part-time candidates are required to attend a minimum of five seminars per year.
To graduate with the Master of Music, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall.
Students who have completed 24 points of the Master of Music may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Arts. Students who have completed 48 points of the Master of Music may apply to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Music.
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