OpenMaster degree (coursework)Creative Arts

Master of Music (Performance)

ProviderUniversity of Sydney
Course code: SIA-214676UniversityStudy area: Creative ArtsData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Master of Music (Performance) provides an opportunity to develop high level skills in the production of research based creative work in music performance. The final thesis embodying the results of the research will include the final creative work presentation and a written dissertation. This course is for students with a Bachelor's degree in music, majoring in performance. Ideal for aspiring musicians aiming to produce innovative performances and scholarly dissertations, with potential for high level academic or performance careers.

Course record

CRICOS

00026A; 01019C

Studies in Australia

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • To be eligible for admission, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelors degree in music with a major in performance.
  • The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully. To be eligible for admission, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelors degree in music with a major in performance. In exceptional circumstances the Dean or Associate Dean may admit an applicant who does not meet this requirement provided that the applicant has exceptional qualifications and presents evidence of having the aptitude required for undertaking the course. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · Foundation background
Target levelMaster degree · Bachelor degree
Offer fieldsBiological Science · -
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor degree · Biological Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.96/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
2
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor degree · Biological Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%
3
IndonesiaBachelor background
Master of CommerceMaster degree · Business Analytics · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.75/4.0top band · approx. top 5-10%
4
ChinaBachelor background
Master of Computer ScienceMaster degree · - · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 66.3%lower band · approx. top 30-35%
5
ChinaBachelor background
Master of CommerceMaster degree · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 66.3%lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Sydney Conservatorium of MusicNSW