Master of Music for 2013

At a glance

Why study Master of Music?

This program is designed for musicians, composers and music scholars wishing to enhance their knowledge, understanding and competence in music. Students specialising in performance acquire a range of performance approaches in solo and ensemble contexts and develop the capacity for an informed musical performance. Opportunities for performance exist in instrumental, vocal and conducting areas. Those specialising in composition will enhance and advance their skills, and students of musicology and ethnomusicology will learn skills in relevant research techniques and undertake research projects at an advanced level. All students will develop the capacity for critical reflection and informed assessment in the relevant field. Career outcomes include music performance, musicology, ethnomusicology, composition, music education and pedagogy, and contemporary music. Exit points: Students who have successfully completed one semester of the course may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Arts. Those who have completed one year full-time may apply to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Music.

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.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 17,410 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, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Arts

Course code: 3069

CRICOS code: 075341C

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Faculty of Arts, Coursework Office
Telephone: +61 3 9902 6011
Online Enquiry: http://ask.monash.edu
Web address: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au

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: 3069

CRICOS code: 075341C

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   study@monash.edu and phone +61 3 9903 4788

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related discipline with a credit average or a related graduate diploma with a credit average. In addition, performance students are required to pass an audition. In the case of overseas students, a video recording of a performance will be accepted for consideration of entry in lieu of an audition. The video must be recorded in one session, be uncut, and be accompanied by a statutory declaration. Candidates who have completed a Master of Music Studies or a Graduate Diploma in Music Studies are precluded from enrolling in a Master of Music.

Special application requirements

All applicants must complete an audition. Information and application forms can be obtained from Enrolling & Entry Requirements in the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music. For further information please contact the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music on (03) 9905 3231.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related discipline with a credit average or a related graduate diploma with a credit average. Please note English proficiency requirements must be met. In addition, performance students are required to pass an audition. In the case of overseas students, a video recording of a performance will be accepted for consideration of entry in lieu of an audition. The video must be recorded in one session, be uncut, and be accompanied by a statutory declaration. Candidates who have completed a Master of Music Studies or a Graduate Diploma in Music Studies are precluded from enrolling in a Master of Music. Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.

English requirements for international students

English language requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Special application requirements

All applicants must complete an audition. Information and application forms can be obtained from Enrolling & Entry Requirements in the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music. For further information please contact the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music on (03) 9905 3231.

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.