Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance)
Arts and humanities
Develop and refine the technical and interpretive qualities of the voice as an operatic instrument, developing self-sufficiency in repertoire choice and role selection, preparation, and performance, with a strong focus on text-related matters to foster skills as an interpreter in operatic languages. The Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) is designed to meet the needs of advanced graduates and young professional singers who wish to extend their performance skills and knowledge in the context of operatic repertoire and current professional practice.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 077459F
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Course overview
Develop and refine the technical and interpretive qualities of the voice as an operatic instrument, developing self-sufficiency in repertoire choice and role selection, preparation, and performance, with a strong focus on text-related matters to foster skills as an interpreter in operatic languages. The Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) is designed to meet the needs of advanced graduates and young professional singers who wish to extend their performance skills and knowledge in the context of operatic repertoire and current professional practice.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, and according to the admissions criteria. A successful application for admission to the Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) requires: (a) a master's degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the faculty; or (b) a pass bachelor's degree with a credit average, or an honours bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the faculty; or (c) an award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the faculty; or (d) completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification; and (e) successful completion of an audition and an interview. Admission requires: - a master's degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music; or - a pass bachelor's degree with a credit average, or an honours bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; or - an award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; or - completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification; and - successful completion of an audition. Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, and according to the admissions criteria. Applicants who do not have a recognised tertiary award but who demonstrate an equivalent musical ability and maturity at the audition and interview, and who can show considerable performing experience may be admitted. 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 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 72L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, and according to the admissions criteria. A successful application for admission to the Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) requires: (a) a master's degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the faculty; or (b) a pass bachelor's degree with a credit average, or an honours bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the faculty; or (c) an award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the faculty; or (d) completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification; and (e) successful completion of an audition and an interview. Admission requires: - a master's degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music; or - a pass bachelor's degree with a credit average, or an honours bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; or - an award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; or - completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification; and - successful completion of an audition. Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, and according to the admissions criteria. Applicants who do not have a recognised tertiary award but who demonstrate an equivalent musical ability and maturity at the audition and interview, and who can show considerable performing experience may be admitted.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-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 | — | — | $41,500per 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 Studies (Opera Performance)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