18 monthsProgramme duration
41,120 AUDTuition Fee/year
31 May, 2026Application Deadline
Feb, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
MMusic
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Take the next step in your music studies with a program that will enhance your existing knowledge and skills, while teaching you how to improve your creative and intellectual focus.
UQ’s Master of Music incorporates contemporary theory and practice, intensive courses and overseas independent study opportunities. This program is designed for music professionals working in school-based music education, independent studio music education, and community music education.
With a flexible study program customised to your individual career goals, you can diversify and extend your existing professional practice. Select courses according to your interests as you deepen and broaden your learning in areas such as performance, conducting and music theory, education, technology and composition.
You'll complete core courses in research methods, and a research thesis or a professional engagement project, according to your interests. You'll also select from a range of advanced elective courses, including practical studies of your instrument, choral and instrumental conducting, composition, advanced music theory and music technology.
Graduates gain the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the music profession in a range of educational, independent and community settings.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
MMusic
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Take the next step in your music studies with a program that will enhance your existing knowledge and skills, while teaching you how to improve your creative and intellectual focus.
UQ’s Master of Music incorporates contemporary theory and practice, intensive courses and overseas independent study opportunities. This program is designed for music professionals working in school-based music education, independent studio music education, and community music education.
With a flexible study program customised to your individual career goals, you can diversify and extend your existing professional practice. Select courses according to your interests as you deepen and broaden your learning in areas such as performance, conducting and music theory, education, technology and composition.
You'll complete core courses in research methods, and a research thesis or a professional engagement project, according to your interests. You'll also select from a range of advanced elective courses, including practical studies of your instrument, choral and instrumental conducting, composition, advanced music theory and music technology.
Graduates gain the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the music profession in a range of educational, independent and community settings.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Music from this university*.
* Please note if the Graduate Certificate is used as the basis of entry into the program you will not be eligible for credit towards the Master's program.
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