Overview

Music Studies (Performance) from University of Sydney is aimed at musicians who wish to enhance their mastery in music performance, in preparation for a career at the highest levels of the performance industry.

What you’ll study

You will choose a principal study in voice, orchestral and solo instruments, early music, jazz and contemporary music practice.

This degree provides ample opportunity to perform as both a soloist and as a member of a musical ensemble. Throughout the course you will present recitals, participate in seminars, conducted ensembles and chamber groups, culminating in a public performance in your final semester.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Recital Preparation
Collaborative Piano
Graduate Ensemble
Ensemble
Graduate Chamber Music
Research Skills for Music Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-26 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 058373C
a master's degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music; or
a pass bachelor's degree with a credit average, or an honours bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; or
an award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; or
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification; and
successful completion of an audition.
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47500 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

9266 AUD / year

≈ 9266 AUD / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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