The University of Sydney

Master of Music (Performance)

Arts and humanities

The Master of Music (Performance) provides an opportunity to develop high-level skills in the production of research-based creative work in music performance. The final thesis embodying the results of the research will include the final creative work presentation and a written dissertation. This course is for students with a Bachelor's degree in music, majoring in performance. Ideal for aspiring musicians aiming to produce innovative performances and scholarly dissertations, with potential for high-level academic or performance careers.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters by Research
AQF 9
Campus
Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 007448M
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Course overview

The Master of Music (Performance) provides an opportunity to develop high-level skills in the production of research-based creative work in music performance. The final thesis embodying the results of the research will include the final creative work presentation and a written dissertation. This course is for students with a Bachelor's degree in music, majoring in performance. Ideal for aspiring musicians aiming to produce innovative performances and scholarly dissertations, with potential for high-level academic or performance careers.

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 performance. 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 performance. 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.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 2Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music———International students
2027 · Trimester 3Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music———International students
2027 · Semester 1Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music——$41,000per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music

    Primary

    NSW

References

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

  1. Master of Music (Performance)sydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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