Master of Music - Performance Teaching
Prepare to become a leader in music education as a performer-teacher at The University of Melbourne.
Best for:Best for accomplished musicians and music graduates seeking leadership roles in performance and music education.
Overview
The Master of Music (Performance Teaching) at The University of Melbourne equips students to emerge as leaders in music education by combining rigorous pedagogical training with advanced performance practice. Designed for accomplished musicians, the program engages participants in diverse learning opportunities covering Western classical and contemporary music genres. Delivered by internationally renowned experts, the curriculum integrates contemporary research to shape reflective and effective music educators. Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong academic and musical aptitude through prior degree performance and audition requirements.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced learning opportunities connected to Western classical and contemporary music performance
- Participate in practice-based coursework informed by current research in music education
- Develop pedagogical skills tailored to effective performer-teacher methodologies
- Complete required auditions and approved final year subjects successfully
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Music - Improvisation), or Graduate Diploma in Music
Degree offered: Master of Music
Language: English; standard university admission standards apply
Instruction: English
- Demonstrate a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent in the final year of the qualifying degree
- Meet satisfactory performance requirements in the entrance audition or approved final year subject
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How to apply
Review the course requirements and prepare academic transcripts showing the required WAM. Submit your application through the official University of Melbourne portal and complete any required audition steps.
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