The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
| Code | Course and stream title |
|---|---|
| GNMUPERF-03 | Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance) |
| MAMUSPER-02 | Master of Music Studies (Performance) |
(1) The attendance pattern for this course is normally full time. Part time study may be permitted upon successful application.
(1) The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.
(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a) the Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance)
(b) the Master of Music Studies (Performance)
(2) Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
(1) The Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance) and the Master of Music Studies (Performance) are available in the following streams:
(a) Performance
(i) Instrumental (solo and orchestral)
(ii) Voice (classical)
(iii) Jazz Studies
(b) Repetiteur
(c) Accompaniment
(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2) Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance) requires:
(a) a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) in music or a relevant music discipline as determined by the School; or
(b) a postgraduate qualification (AQF Level 8 or equivalent) in music or a relevant music discipline as determined by the School; and
(c) successful completion of an audition or a final recital of a Sydney Conservatorium of Music bachelor course.
(3) Admission to the Master of Music Studies (Performance) requires:
(a) a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) in music or a relevant music discipline as determined by the School; or
(b) a postgraduate qualification (AQF Level 8 or higher) in music or a relevant music discipline as determined by the School; and
(c) successful completion of an audition or a final recital of a Sydney Conservatorium of Music bachelor course.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Table for Music Studies (Performance).
(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance) a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(a) 42 credit points of core units of study; and
(b) six credit points of elective units of study.
(3) To qualify for the award of the Master of Music Studies (Performance) a candidate must complete 72 credit points, comprising:
(a) 60 credit points of core units of study; and
(b) 12 credit points of elective units of study; and
(c) a capstone experience as described in the handbook.
(d) Candidates may also apply to undertake an optional 12 credit points of research as part of their degree.
(1) For each Graduate Recital of the degree the Conservatorium shall appoint an examination panel comprising three members (excluding the Principal Study teacher) to assess the candidate's performance.
(1) A candidate for the master's degree may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Head of School and Dean, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2027. Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2027 will proceed under these resolutions at the time of their commencement.
