The University of Sydney

Master of Music Studies (Performance)

Arts and humanities

This course will provide you with a command of relevant performance technique and the ability to communicate through musical performance, including orchestral and solo instruments, early music, jazz and contemporary music. This degree is aimed at musicians who wish to enhance their mastery in music performance, in preparation for a career at the highest levels of the performance industry.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters by Coursework
AQF 9
Campus
Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 058373C
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Course overview

This course will provide you with a command of relevant performance technique and the ability to communicate through musical performance, including orchestral and solo instruments, early music, jazz and contemporary music. This degree is aimed at musicians who wish to enhance their mastery in music performance, in preparation for a career at the highest levels of the performance industry.

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 (Performance) requires: (a) a master's degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music; 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 Conservatorium; or (c) an award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; 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. 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 73L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 60L 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 (Performance) requires: (a) a master's degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music; 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 Conservatorium; or (c) an award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; 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. 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.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 2Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music———International students
2027 · Semester 1Sydney Cbd Sydney Conservatorium Of Music——$62,250per 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 Studies (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 Studies (Performance) at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements