Master of Music

UWA Perth, Perth, Australia

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12 monthsProgramme duration

38,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

MusicMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MMusic

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This specialist degree is designed for professionals or graduates to pursue composition or performance at postgraduate level, as well as investigate the theoretical/historical aspects of performance and composition.

All candidates produce independent research with the guidance of a supervisor.

Master of Music (in composition)

Students are required to present for examination a portfolio consisting of a composition or group of compositions which show(s) advanced technical accomplishment and imaginative resource, and a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the portfolio.

Master of Music (in musicology)

Students are required to present for examination a thesis or a transcription and edition of a substantial body of music to be accompanied by a critical commentary.

Master of Music (in performance)

Students are required to present for examination a recital program which demonstrates advanced artistic integrity and technical accomplishment, and a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the recital.

Master of Music (Orchestral Performance)

At the end of the course, students are required to present for examination:

recordings of their performance projects, where such recordings are available;
a report of their performance program by the Orchestral Mentor assigned by WASO; and
a thesis (of 8,000 to 10,000 words) on a topic related to one or more aspects of their performance program.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MMusic

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

All candidates produce independent research with the guidance of a supervisor.

Master of Music (in composition)

Master of Music (in musicology)

Students are required to present for examination a thesis or a transcription and edition of a substantial body of music to be accompanied by a critical commentary.

Master of Music (in performance)

Master of Music (Orchestral Performance)

At the end of the course, students are required to present for examination:

recordings of their performance projects, where such recordings are available;
a report of their performance program by the Orchestral Mentor assigned by WASO; and
a thesis (of 8,000 to 10,000 words) on a topic related to one or more aspects of their performance program.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

82+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

64+

Duolingo English Test

125+

Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or equivalent. An applicant who does not have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or whose major field of study has not been music may be required to pass a qualifying examination or undertake preliminary study. Applicants for the Master of Music will be required to pass an admission audition and interview (performance) or portfolio review (composition and musicology) for the Conservatorium before lodging an application with the Graduate Research School.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Tuition fees

International

Starts from

38,400 AUD

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UWA Perth, Perth, Australia

12 monthsProgramme duration

38,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

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