Master of Music
Master of Music
Abbreviation: MMus
Course code: F7E
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 7340
Introductory comments
The Master of Music (coursework) is a two-year coursework award designed to suit the
needs of practising professional musicians.
Admission & prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Music (coursework) is by application and audition. Performers
are expected to prepare at least 30–40 mins of music that demonstrates their musical skills.
Composers are to submit a folio of recent work either as scores, sound recording, video or
a combination of these.
Course objectives
The course is designed to support advanced studies in instrumental/vocal performance,
composition and music technology. Primary concentration will be given to the
development of high level technical and music skills within the specialist area.
On completion of this course students should have:
•
developed advanced skills as performers and/or composers
•
acquired increased skills in their particular area
•
developed a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of repertoire and
concepts
•
acquired research and communication skills commensurate with postgraduate
study.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Music are engaged at all levels of the music profession, both in
Australia and overseas. They enjoy successful careers as performers, teachers and
administrators, or may be involved in broadcasting, journalism or as music critics.
Articulation
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Master of Music
Students who have completed, but not graduated in, the Graduate Diploma of Music, may
apply for entry to the Master of Music and receive full credit for all GradDipMus units
completed.
Schedule
The Master of Music consists of the completion of a total load of 200% comprising the
following units. note all units are one semester long. Where units are offered as either level
500 or level 700, students should enrol in the level 700 code.
campus offered
weight
Music Research Project
H~1
25%
FCA540/740
Plus a further 7 units from the following:
Performance 1
Performance 2
Performance 3
Performance 4
Composition 1
Composition 2
Composition 3
Composition 4
Music Technology
Music Publishing
Ensemble 1
Ensemble 2
Ensemble 3
Ensemble 4
H~1/2
H~1/2
H~1/2
H~1/2
H~1/2
H~1/2
H~1/2
H~1/2
H~1/2
H~2
H~1/2
H~1/2
H~1/2
H~1/2
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
FCA501/701
FCA502/702
FCA703
FCA704
FCA511/711
FCA512/712
FCA713
FCA714
FCA521/721
FCA522/722
FCA531/731
FCA532/732
FCA733
FCA734
Unit title
unit code
Compulsory unit
Up to 75% of the total load may be taken from other Schools with the prior approval of the Coordinator of
Postgraduate studies.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Arts
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery| Full time | Part time
Course duration | 2 years minimum (4 semesters) | 4 years maximum (8 semesters)
Majors and Specialisations | Hobart specialisations: performance, composition,
musicology
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES
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Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 12
Approximate student-staff contact hours | 6 hrs weekly
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