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Griffith University

Gold Coast , Queensland ,Australia

Master of Music Research

You will be equipped to undertake further study, performance, and research opportunities. Potential careers include solo performer, chamber musician, orchestral musician, music studio teacher, university lecturer, arts administrator. Students who successfully complete the Master of Music Research will be eligible to apply for entry to doctoral research programs.

This degree, designed for the most promising performers and music industry professionals in the country, will help you develop high-level skills in musical practice and research. You will receive advanced musical training and be encouraged to adopt a reflective professional practice. You will have opportunities for innovative research and creative accomplishment and learn in your working environment.

Campus Information

South Bank

Music plus visual and creative arts & Two libraries, cinema, art galleries and state-of-the-art exhibition and performance spaces

Intakes

  • March Deadline: Dec

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More info required
10 Days
GTE/Possible interview call
10 Days
/Provisional/Unconditonal
10 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

You will be equipped to undertake further study, performance and research opportunities. Potential careers include solo performer, chamber musician, orchestral musician, music studio teacher, university lecturer, arts administrator. Students who successfully complete the Master of Music Research will be eligible to apply for entry to doctoral research programs.

PSW Opportunity

  • N/A

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Students will be admitted on the basis of an audition, interview, and/or folio of creative works. Admission as a candidate to the Master of Music Research will be contingent on applicants holding:

  • a Bachelor of Music degree with at least Second Class Honours OR equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Consideration may also be given to graduates of accredited three-year diploma programs in an appropriate area of study and an accredited postgraduate diploma program in music with appropriate professional experience. Potential candidates may be asked to attend an additional interview and/or submit evidence of written scholarly work.

In addition to the academic qualifications required for candidature as described above, the following criteria need to be satisfied prior to recommendation for admission:

  • the proposed program is appropriate for the higher degree research and is consistent with the academic aims and objectives of the QCGU and ANAM;
  • QCGU and ANAM provide the necessary resources and facilities within the element's budget including consideration of whether the host element has a Research Training Scheme funded place;
  • there are two qualified members of staff holding confirmed, continuing or fixed-term appointments of sufficient length for the purposes of supervision;
  • the proposed program of work can be completed within the maximum period of candidature for the degree;
  • that a suitable level of contact with the University supervisors will be maintained if the candidature is being undertaken away from Griffith University;
  • where the applicant is in employment, the capacity to meet the timelines and other requirements of candidature;
  • the proposed research does not reproduce research that has previously been submitted for the award of a degree or diploma;
  • that the proposed program conforms to the University's ethical guidelines on research involving humans and animals;
  • where the intellectual property rights of the applicant may be a consideration, a suitable agreement protecting the rights of the student has been signed. Should a student be unwilling to sign an agreement, the research proposal may not be approved and the student may be required to choose another program of study  in an area which is not commercially sensitive;
  • whether the inclusion of confidential or sensitive material in the thesis is justified;
  • the applicant has no outstanding financial obligation with the University and in the case of an International applicant is able to verify the necessary financial capacity to undertake the program;

that the applicant possesses sufficient English language proficiency as described below.

The minimum requirements for admission to a Masters (Research) program are:

  • a Bachelor Honours Degree with at least Class IIB (AQF Level 8) from an Australian higher education institution; or
  • a postgraduate degree (AQF Level 8) incorporating a significant research component with a grade of 5 on the 7-point Griffith University scale and an overall GPA of 5 on the 7-point scale; or
  • qualification, or qualification and additional demonstrable experience that is deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School to be of a standard comparable to a Bachelor Honours Degree with Class IIB. Refer to section 7.2.5 Establishing Equivalence.

Variations to the qualifications required for entry to a Masters Degree (Research) program, as detailed above may be approved by Programs Committee based on the aims of the program.

 

 

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  • Course Code: 084025G
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 01 Year  06 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 53520 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: N/A
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