Master of Music

About the course All candidates produce independent research with the guidance of a supervisor. Master of Music (in composition) Students are required to present for examination a portfolio consisting of a composition or group of compositions which show(s) advanced technical accomplishment and imaginative resource, and a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the portfolio. Master of Music (in musicology) Students are required to present for examination a thesis or a transcription and edition of a substantial body of music to be accompanied by a critical commentary. Master of Music (in performance) Students are required to present for examination a recital program which demonstrates advanced artistic integrity and technical accomplishment, and a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the recital. Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) At the end of the course, students are required to present for examination: recordings of their performance projects, where such recordings are available; a report of their performance program by the Orchestral Mentor assigned by WASO; and a thesis (of 8,000 to 10,000 words) on a topic related to one or more aspects of their performance program.

Admission Requirements Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or equivalent. An applicant who does not have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or whose major field of study has not been music may be required to pass a qualifying examination or undertake preliminary study. Applicants for the Master of Music will be required to pass an admission audition and interview (performance) or portfolio review (composition and musicology) for the Conservatorium before lodging an application with the Graduate Research School.

English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the University’s English language requirements to be eligible for a place. English competency

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