Master of Arts (Music Performance) for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Why study Master of Arts (Music Performance)?

Performance is a particular area of research strength for Monash Arts. Our Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music is also consistently ranked among the best research schools of music in Australia.

So join our research community by enrolling in our Master of Arts (Music Performance) by research degree.

In this course you will prepare a well-researched, high-quality recital performance of challenging works that will be recorded and submitted as part of a portfolio with a program booklet and explanatory research essay.

While undertaking your research, you will be supervised by an academic whose research expertise aligns with yours. For example, if classical music performance interests you, you may find yourself working with classical pianist Dr Kenji Fujimura. Or, if jazz is more your thing, our Head of School Robert Burke may be just the supervisor you're looking for.

See our research supervisors and their areas of expertise to find a suitable supervisor for your interests.

When completed, your research should make a significant contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic. Your instrumental or vocal performance skills should also have developed to the level required for professional performance.

You may also choose to continue on to a PhD in Music Performance to further expand your expertise in performance-based research.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1.5 years full-time
3 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Arts

Course code: 3059

CRICOS code: 030877J

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Arts HDR Admissions
Email: Arts.Research.Degree@monash.edu

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 26,500 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Arts

Course code: 3059

CRICOS code: 030877J

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   For enquiries contact the Monash University Institute for Graduate Research
Telephone: +61 3 9905 1538
Email: research.degrees@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

The minimum qualifications for admission to 66% research master's candidature are:

  • a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of an upper H2B (mark of 65 or above) (normally with a research component in the fourth year) or
  • an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of an upper H2B (mark of 65 or above) or
  • an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of Distinction or above or
  • an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of an upper H2B (mark of 65 or above) or
  • a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above (a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with substantial professional experience in the field in the form of publications, performances and collaborations that may be evaluated by a group of peers who are experts in their respective fields).

Applicants should also make contact with the HDR Recruitment Manager to discuss any specific program expectations.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

The minimum qualifications for admission to 66% research master's candidature are:

  • a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of an upper H2B (mark of 65 or above) (normally with a research component in the fourth year) or
  • an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of an upper H2B (mark of 65 or above) or
  • an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of Distinction or above or
  • an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of an upper H2B (mark of 65 or above) or
  • a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above (a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with substantial professional experience in the field in the form of publications, performances and collaborations that may be evaluated by a group of peers who are experts in their respective fields).

Applicants should also make contact with the HDR Recruitment Manager to discuss any specific program expectations.

Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.

English requirements for international students

IELTS overall test score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 for each of the individual bands (academic module), or TOEFL minimum test score of 577, with a TWE 5.0 (paper-based score), or TOEFL minimum test score of 233, with an ER 5.0 (computer-based score).

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.