Master of Music (By Research)
A graduate research degree focused on developing advanced practice-based research and theoretical mastery in music.
Best for:Best for musicians and music scholars seeking to conduct original, practice-based research at a graduate level.
Overview
The Master of Music (By Research) at the University of Melbourne is a graduate research program designed for students to advance their research potential and contribute to contemporary musical practice and theory. Candidates engage in a substantial, original research project conducted under expert academic supervision within a dedicated research environment. The program aims to foster both scholarly inquiry and mastery in the student's specific field of musical practice. It is ideal for those seeking to bridge the gap between creative performance or composition and rigorous academic investigation.
What you'll do
- Conduct a substantial piece of original research in the field of music.
- Develop and refine advanced skills in musical practice or theoretical analysis.
- Engage in regular consultations and reporting under academic supervision.
- Contribute to contemporary understandings of music theory and practice.
- Produce a formal research output as required by the degree program.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree or equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Music (By Research)
Language: English proficiency as required by the University of Melbourne for graduate research degrees.
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated capacity for independent research in music.
- Advanced proficiency in a specific field of musical practice or theory.
- Academic writing and research methodology skills.
- Minimum H2A (75%) weighted average in prior relevant degree.
- Must hold a Bachelor of Music (Honours) or equivalent qualification.
- Must meet the minimum academic grade requirement of 75% (H2A).
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official University of Melbourne course page to review specific entry requirements and application procedures. Applications are submitted through the university's graduate research portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of prior research or musical practice
- Proof of English proficiency
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