Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
CRICOS
019178G
Master of Music (Composition)
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music places a high emphasis on its research activity, with a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. 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. Students prepare both a composition portfolio (creative work) and a related dissertation which, together, will form their final thesis. Within the degree structure, candidates receive training in research methods and areas of study pertinent to their field, and work with supervisors on the preparation of their composition portfolio and dissertation.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
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Sydney Conservatorium of Music | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 4 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
Credit points required: 72
Entry requirements
- Admission to candidature for the Master of Museum and Heritage Studies (1.5 years full time) requires:
- a bachelors degree with a major in one of Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Classics and Ancient History, Cultural Geography, Cultural Studies, Education, English, Gender Studies, History, Indigenous Studies or another major with an equivalent skills and knowledge base
- and a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.
- Admission to candidature for the Master of Museum & Heritage Studies (1 year full time) requires:
- completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification or
- an Honours degree in a relevant discipline or
- relevant professional work experience and a bachelors degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification
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