The University of Western Australia
Master of Music
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis specialist degree is designed for professionals or graduates to pursue composition or performance at postgraduate level, as well as investigate the theoretical/historical aspects of performance and composition.
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or equivalent. An applicant who does not have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or whose major field of study has not been music may be required to pass a qualifying examination or undertake preliminary study. Applicants for the Master of Music will be required to pass an admission audition and interview (performance) or portfolio review (composition and musicology) for the Conservatorium before lodging an application with the Graduate Research School.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Master of Music will prepare you for the following roles.
Music Composer
A Music Composer creates pieces of music to be performed by a musician or an instrumental group. You might be composing music for a special event,...
Music Conductor
A Music Conductor leads musical ensembles such as orchestras, choirs, or bands during rehearsals and performances, interpreting musical scores and...
Music Historian
A Music Historian studies and analyses the development of music throughout history, exploring various genres, composers, and cultural influences. Y...
Music Teacher
A Music Teacher educates students in various musical disciplines, including instruments, vocal training, and music theory. They work in primary or...
About The University of Western Australia
Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.
We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
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