Offered By	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Minimum	48 units
Academic Contact	music.gradprog@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	7005XMMUS
CRICOS Code	030736M
UAC Code	832600(Master of Music)
Areas of Interest	Music

Overview of Program

The Master of Music is characterised by the concept of music — be it performance, composition, or musicology — as a research-led process that explores questions relevant to our understanding of what it means to be human and of who we are.

There are three specialisations available in the Master of Music:

Performance, available for a selected range of instruments depending on the availability of staff (contact the School of which instruments are currently available), must be undertaken in both solo and ensemble contexts, however solo recitals may include accompaniment and chamber music where appropriate and as approved.

Composition, Arranging, and Sound Design further develops students’ skills, knowledge, creativity and experience in a contemporary context. Taught through studio practice, it leads to a series of works designed according to student needs. The student’s study will be complemented by an individual program which will require relevant written or other documentation as the object of assessment.

Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Music Curatorship provides a solid foundation in a wide range of research methodologies, and their application to research or applied research projects. Students may use electives to explore these in greater depth, or explore a range of interdisciplinary coursework options, e.g. languages, anthropology, philosophy, Asian studies, Australian studies, museum studies, archiving, and Indigenous studies.

Teaching and learning activities will include lectures, tutorials, ensembles, master classes, technical workshops and musical activities in the community, including one-to-one tuition. As with other degrees at ANU, the Master of Music will support the development of critical and independent research skills, including research as creative and professional practice, led by staff who are themselves researchers and music practitioners. Student internships with an array of performance companies, production houses, public service departments, and collecting institutions may also be negotiated.

 
Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from the Master of Music degree will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Pose complex research questions relating to music;
2. Investigate these questions creatively, critically, ethically, and independently through performance, composition, or in extended written form, and place these investigations in the context of the relevant intellectual tradition;
3. Communicate their research and its findings through technically outstanding professional level performance, composition or extended written form; and additionally to communicate the research and its findings clearly in words so that they can easily be understood by nonmusicians; and
4. Undertake ongoing independent lifelong development as a performer, composer, or musicologist.

 

Prerequisites

Performance Specialisation
Students who have not completed MUSI7001 Graduate Performance 1 with a mark of at least 65 prior to commencing the Master of Music must complete an audition of at least this standard in order to gain entry to MUSI8003 Graduate Performance 2.

 

Applicants wishing to audition are advised to contact the School as soon as possible. E: schoolofmusic@anu.edu.au.

Composition, Arranging, and Sound Design
Students who have not completed MUSI7002 Graduate Composition, Arranging, and Sound Design 1 with a mark of at least 65 prior to commencing the Master of Music must submit a portfolio of at least this standard in order to gain entry to MUSI8005 Graduate Composition, Arranging, and Sound Design 2.

Applicants wishing to submit a portfolio are advised to contact the School as soon as possible. E: schoolofmusic@anu.edu.au.

 

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have completed an AQF Level 8 qualification (honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma) specialising in music with an average mark of at least a mid-range credit (65 at ANU), or equivalent prior learning as per the ANU Credit Policy..

Additionally for admissions until 31 July 2014, completion of a double Bachelor’s program with average of minimum midpoint of the Credit range in a cognate major, or equivalent prior learning as per the ANU Credit Policy.

All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.