Study Master of Music (Musicology) at The University of Sydney in Australia, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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 (Musicology) aims to train students to become independent scholars in the discipline of musicology able to communicate their findings in appropriate written and spoken forms. Students are able to carry out research in a variety of fields including music history, popular music studies, ethnomusicology, performance science, music theory and more. This research degree may stand alone or serve as preliminary to PhD study in the discipline. Throughout the candidature, the student will work with the supervisory team on the development and preparation of the thesis. The thesis of 25,000 to 40,000 words is the major component of the degree. Enrolment in selected coursework units of study will assist students to develop knowledge of a variety of musicological research methods and understanding of topics and issues in the discipline.

Which department am I in?

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

CRICOS

019180B

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$49,200.00 (US$ 32,424) per year

Living cost- a single student living away from home will require at least 1754 per month for accommodation, food, utilities and entertainment.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Sydney Conservatorium of Music campus

1 Conservatorium Road,

SYDNEY,

New South Wales,

2000, SYDNEY, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$49,200.00 (US$ 32,424) per year

Living cost- a single student living away from home will require at least 1754 per month for accommodation, food, utilities and entertainment.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Sydney Conservatorium of Music campus

1 Conservatorium Road,

SYDNEY,

New South Wales,

2000, SYDNEY, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for admission, you must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in music.

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.