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 (Music Education) facilitates students’ development of knowledge and research skills relating to the discipline of Music Education. This degree promotes the scholarly interrogation of teaching and learning in a variety of contexts and culminates in the completion of a thesis.
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 coursework units of study will assist students to develop knowledge of research methods in music education and understanding of topics and issues in relevant fields.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
Applications are open all year round. Apply at least 6 weeks prior to your start date to allow for a timely response to your application. If your application cannot be processed in time, it will be considered for the next possible research period.
Follow the applying for admission instructions on this course page. Apply before the following closing dates:
Research Period 2: 31 October
Research Period 3: 30 April
Separate scholarship application deadlines apply. See the website for more information.
Research period 2: March - June.
Enrol between 1 February and 31 March. Commence no later than the census date: 31 March.
Research period 3: July - September.
Enrol between 1 April -31 August. Commence no later than the census date: 31 August.
Applications are open all year round. Apply at least 6 weeks prior to your start date to allow for a timely response to your application. If your application cannot be processed in time, it will be considered for the next possible research period.
Follow the applying for admission instructions on this course page. Apply before the following closing dates:
Research Period 2: 31 October
Research Period 3: 30 April
Separate scholarship application deadlines apply. See the website for more information.
Research period 2: March - June.
Enrol between 1 February and 31 March. Commence no later than the census date: 31 March.
Research period 3: July - September.
Enrol between 1 April -31 August. Commence no later than the census date: 31 August.
Master of Music (Music Education) students must complete 18 compulsory credits points including: PERF5600 Graduate Research Methods, MCGY5111 Creative Work Seminar 1 and MCGY5112 Creative Work Seminar 2. 6 credit points of elective units of study from the Conservatorium’s list in Table R or other approved postgraduate electives. Refer to the Interdisciplinary Studies handbook.
Note: Students should enrol in PERF5600 during Semester 1. PERF5600 is run in connection with MUED3629 Honours: Research Methods in Music Education.
There is no separate tuition fee cost for the coursework units of study you will undertake, it is part of the tuition fee for the course. See the 'Your Fee' section for fee information. Additional non-tuition course costs vary depending on the units of study.
You will be able to see and enrol in any of the units available, subject to capacity constraints and your own background. Note that your faculty may elect to make certain units compulsory for a given doctoral degree pathway.
Requirements and examination procedure as set out in the School resolutions for this course, and in the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011.
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.