GraduateMusic & Performing Arts

Master of Music

University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

About this program

The Master of Music is a postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus for musicians extending professional pathways in performance, academia or creative production. Students refine their artistic direction, then build specialist expertise through substantial creative or research projects, supported by performance opportunities and intensive supervision from experienced musicians and educators. Graduates work as performers, composers and creative producers, music educators, and in arts administration and research.

Cost & duration

Duration1.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$35,500
Application feeA$100

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Advanced Musicianship [Core course], Introduction to Music Technology [Elective], Applications of Music Technology [Core course], Advanced Directing Choral Ensembles [Elective], Composing Music [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose, and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment

Admissions

Relevant work experience Relevant work experience includes work in music teaching, arts administration, or any other profession where you have built a portfolio demonstrating your music expertise. which should be supported with evidence (see below). Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be assessed individually and applicants may be required to attend an interview test. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: that you work (or worked) within the specified organisation the nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities the length that you were there (i.e. 2 years) the level at which you worked (full-time, part-time or casual) *if part-time or casual, please list the average amount of hours worked per week.

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