The University of Melbourne

Master of Music (Opera Performance)

Arts and humanities

The Master of Music (Opera Performance) is a professional training program offering elite-level training for opera singers and repetiteurs. The two-year program includes intensive studies in vocal coaching, lyric diction for Italian, French and German language for opera, ensemble singing, role development, acting and music performance research. Students will have the opportunity to prepare specific roles and be actively engaged in performance opportunities, both in-house and through industry pla

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Southbank
VIC · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 076225K
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Course overview

The Master of Music (Opera Performance) is a professional training program offering elite-level training for opera singers and repetiteurs. The two-year program includes intensive studies in vocal coaching, lyric diction for Italian, French and German language for opera, ensemble singing, role development, acting and music performance research. Students will have the opportunity to prepare specific roles and be actively engaged in performance opportunities, both in-house and through industry placements with professional opera companies, in Australia and internationally.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Vocal performance or equivalent, with evidence of European modern language training in either lyric diction and/or practical language skills learning. Please note this is not a complete list of possible disciplines. Relevance is always assessed on a case-by-case basis. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Vocal performance or equivalent, with evidence of European modern language training in either lyric diction and/or practical language skills learning. Please note this is not a complete list of possible disciplines. Relevance is always assessed on a case-by-case basis. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Southbank——$45,125per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • 234 St. Kilda Road,Southbank (SouthBank campus)

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    234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC

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  • Southbank

    234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, MELBOURNE, VIC, 3006, MELBOURNE, VIC

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Music (Opera Performance)study.unimelb.edu.au
  2. The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
  5. English language requirementsOfficial source
  6. Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  7. Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  8. Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  9. Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
  10. GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
  11. International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
  12. Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
  13. Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
  14. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Music (Opera Performance) at The University of Melbourne: Fees & Entry Requirements