Master of Music (Composition)
Arts and humanities
The Master of Music (Composition) aims to facilitate the development of advanced compositional abilities and allow candidates to create compositions of a length and complexity not possible during undergraduate courses. This course is for students who seek to deepen their compositional expertise, explore advanced research methods, and create complex works. Ideal candidates are interested in specialisations like electro-acoustic, ensemble/orchestral, jazz, or music theatre composition.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Research
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 019178G
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Course overview
The Master of Music (Composition) aims to facilitate the development of advanced compositional abilities and allow candidates to create compositions of a length and complexity not possible during undergraduate courses. This course is for students who seek to deepen their compositional expertise, explore advanced research methods, and create complex works. Ideal candidates are interested in specialisations like electro-acoustic, ensemble/orchestral, jazz, or music theatre composition.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To be eligible for admission, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in music with a major in composition. 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. Admission requirement To be eligible for admission, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in music with a major in composition. 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. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 20 · R 20 · W 22 · S 20
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
- PTE AcademicOverall 72L 64 · R 64 · W 64 · S 64
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be eligible for admission, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in music with a major in composition. 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. Admission requirement To be eligible for admission, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in music with a major in composition. 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.
Additional entry requirement
Relevant research preparation and academic record; research proposal and supervisor requirements where applicable; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music | — | — | $47,600per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music | — | — | $47,600per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music | — | — | $47,600per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Music (Composition)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source