Master of Music
TAKE YOUR CAREER IN MUSIC TO AN ELITE LEVEL
In this course, you’ll translate your undergraduate studies or professional experience into a supervised, structured exploration of your own creative practice within an academic framework.
DEVELOP YOUR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
In developing your research, analytical and writing skills,?as well as critical and creative thinking, you’ll produce a formal research report and become a recognised thought leader in your chosen musical field.
You’ll amplify and extend your experience through more electives – guided and mentored by industry experts?who’ll support you through your academic research.
Collaborate and thrive in AIM’s inter-disciplinary music scene –classical, jazz, contemporary, electronic music, composition, theatre and more – where you can workshop with peers and industry professionals.
FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS
The Master Of Music course (two years) will focus on exploring the relationships between ideas, theory and your creative?practice in an?interdisciplinary musical environment.? The course content can also be studied in either the Graduate Certificate in Music (one semester), or Graduate Diploma (one year).
Campus Information
Melbourne Campus
Melbourne campus is centrally located in the CBD, one block from Southern Cross Station and close to trams and Flinders St Station. That makes getting there by public transport, from almost anywhere, a cinch.
Sydney Campus
campus is just a two-minute walk from Sydney’s Central Station and the city’s major bus stops. That makes getting to AIM Sydney by public transport, from almost anywhere (yes, really!), a breeze. And with the city’s light rail extension operating in our neighbourhood from mid-2019, you’ll have even more choice as to how you cruise to class.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
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’ll receive an industry-relevant education that addresses the latest trends, techniques and tools in music and entertainment. And you can start building networks and contacts from day one. The industry connections also offer some amazing work experience opportunities for students.
Professional networks are built on internship arrangements, alumni career progression, current staff connections and close working associations with leading organizations, companies, businesses, and industry thought leaders in the creative industries.
As a result, students enjoy direct opportunities to connect on-campus with guest speakers and industry panels and participate in professional workshops, internships, performances and even recording experiences.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years Post Study Work Visa
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants applying for Postgraduate Studies in Music must:
Provide copies of academic transcripts of previous study for us to keep (these copies must be in English). If you do not have a relevant undergraduate degree, you must provide evidence of professional work in your desired field.
Provide a copy of your Passport or Birth Certificate.
Provide a resume (in English) that covers all previous music study, experiences and interests.
Provide copies of any certificates or references that may support your application to study at AIM.
All International Applicants must submit an IELTS (or Equivalent) of 6.5 with no overall band score less than 6.0.
Complete online Application Form
Please also refer to individual department graduate entry requirements as follows:
Audio
Composition & Music Production
Classical Performance
Music Theatre
Contemporary Performance
For more information on the specific entry and admissions processes relevant to your program of interest and your student status, please follow the links below:
Postgraduate Programs The following is the background pathway criteria for entry into our AIM postgraduate degree programs:
a. i)Applicants hold a bachelor's degree qualification (or VET qualification) or higher from a recognized tertiary institution OR
ii). Applicants without bachelor level qualifications but possessing extensive industry experience at a professional level, demonstrating the potential to undertake study at this level; AND
b. Applicants must obtain an English Language Proficiency IELTS accreditation score of 6.5 or higher, or equivalent.
- Course Code: 113142B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
49320 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A