Program Overview
Master of Music
About the course
This specialist degree is designed for professionals or graduates to pursue composition or performance at postgraduate level, as well as investigate the theoretical/historical aspects of performance and composition.
Course Details
- Status: Available
- Locations:
- Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
- Delivery: On-campus
- Starting dates: By agreement with their supervisors, students may commence at any time throughout the year, except December.
- Weekly contact time: Full-time students are expected to spend at least 30 hours per week on their research, throughout the year. Part-time students are expected to spend at least 15 hours a week on their research, throughout the year.
- Level of study: Postgraduate
- Course Code: 10720
- CRICOS code: K
- Full time/part time duration: 1 year
- Degrees course is available in: Master of Music
Admission Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or equivalent. An applicant who does not have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or whose major field of study has not been music may be required to pass a qualifying examination or undertake preliminary study. Applicants for the Master of Music will be required to pass an admission audition and interview (performance) or portfolio review (composition and musicology) for the Conservatorium before lodging an application with the Graduate Research School.
Audition Process
Prior to the audition, you will be asked to prepare two contrasting pieces. Remember to bring a copy of your music for the members of the audition panel. For more information and to book your audition please contact.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the University’s English language requirements to be eligible for a place.
Fees and Scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.
International Student Fees
Annual course fee
2025
$38,400.00
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Scholarships
Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.
Cost of living
There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.
Careers and further study
Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.
Career Pathways
Graduates of this course will be equipped with advanced level creative, communication, research and analytical skills, allowing them to take the next step in their career pathway.
Further Study
Further postgraduate study options include the Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Musical Arts.
Why study postgraduate Music at UWA
- Ranked in the world’s Top 100 for Performing Arts (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019).
- Strong industry connections and regular engagement with leading West Australian and Australian arts organisations. These include West Australian Opera and West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
- Work with world leading researchers and award-winning international artists.
