Home - ACU (The Australian Catholic University)

Site Navigation

Master of Music

This course aims to enable students to acquire highly informed and developed skills in specialist areas of composition or public performance. Graduates will demonstrate the capacity to compose and present cohesive musical works or prepare and perform substantial public recitals. They will also demonstrate skills in researching, developing and presenting scholarly commentary.

Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

1 year full-time

Deferment

No deferment available.

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • On Campus
  • On Campus

Commencement date
  • Semester 1 - February

View available dates

Course Costs
  • Average first year fee: $15200 Fee-Paying (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: $2200.
  • Average first year fee: $17600.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $17600.

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

80

80

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance or Composition) or equivalent, the prerequisites for the particular studies to be undertaken in the course and an audition (live or recorded), or submission of a folio of compositions may be required for applicants who are graduates of other universities.

Students will require a Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance or Composition), or equivalent along with an academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with minimum scores of 6.0 for all tests).

Prerequisites for the particular studies to be undertaken in the course must be satisfied. An audition (live or recorded) or submission of a folio of compositions may be required as part of the admission process.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.
International Students Apply Now

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Melbourne - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Strathfield - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
  

Description

The Master of Music aims to engage graduates to acquire highly informed and developed skills in specialised areas of composition or public performance.

It is expected that graduates of the course will be able to demonstrate:

  1.  
    1. The capacity to prepare and perform substantial public recitals of high professional standard and with a particular focus,
      or,
    2. composition and presentation of substantial and cohesive musical works of a high professional standard;
  2. Highly developed performance or compositional technique;
  3. Utilisation of musicological knowledge and method to inform their performance or composition;
  4. Effective communication of their own knowledge and understanding of music;
  5. Skills in researching, developing and presenting a scholarly commentary on a designated performance or composition; and
  6. Professional and ethical behaviour that reflects the ethos of the Universitys Mission, which supports the uniqueness and dignity of each person.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students

Related Links