Overview

Why study here?

Completion of the Master of Music (Research) from the University of Melbourne signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.

The Master of Music (Research) is offered in the following discipline areas:

Composition
Interactive Composition
Jazz & Improvisation
Music Performance
Music Psychology
Music Therapy
Musicology/Ethnomusicology

Programme Structure

Overview

Students are enrolled in the Research Project (MMus) subject for the duration of their candidature. At the completion of the course students submit their final project which can consist of a written thesis, a combination of creative and written work, or a folio, depending on the discipline area.
Students are expected to participate in Research Seminars and Intensive research weekends where relevant and students in Music Performance are expected to participate in Performance Class.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 099325E

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree, or equivalent, with at least an H2A (75%) weighted average;

And for:

Composition: a satisfactory composition folio;
Interactive Composition: a satisfactory interactive composition folio.
Music Performance (including conducting); and Jazz & Improvisation: a satisfactory audition;
Musicology/Ethnomusicology; Music Psychology; Music Therapy and Music Performance: a satisfactory example of scholarly writing.

And:

A research proposal

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Tuition Fees

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33306 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Overview

Why study here?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

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