Master of Music (Research)
Master of Music (Research)
The Master of Music by research is a graduate research degree designed for students to develop their potential for research, contribute to understandings of contemporary practice and theory, and, where relevant, develop mastery in their field of practice. Completion of the Master of Music (Research) signifies that the holder has…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Music by research is a graduate research degree designed for students to develop their potential for research, contribute to understandings of contemporary practice and theory, and, where relevant, develop mastery in their field of practice.
Completion of the Master of Music (Research) signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.
Except in the disciplines of Music Psychology, Music Therapy and Musicology/Ethnomusicology; candidates may submit a folio of compositions or a combination of performance folio and related written project.
The Master of Music (Research) is offered in the following discipline areas:
- Composition
- Interactive Composition
- Jazz & Improvisation
- Music Performance
- Music Psychology
- Music Therapy
- Musicology/Ethnomusicology
Your final submission will be as follows:
Composition
Students are supervised to produce a composition folio of 50 to 60 minutes duration including a minimum of 2 original compositions in different media.
Interactive Composition
Students are supervised to produce a 60 minute folio of music and sound-based creative work with other media. Students in the discipline of Interactive Composition may be required to complete FINA90002 Research Methods in their first semester of enrolment.
Jazz & Improvisation
Students undertake independent research under supervision and produce a thesis, equivalent to 40,000 words, which consists of live performance and related written work. Students in the discipline of Jazz & Improvisation are required to complete FINA90002 Research Methods in their first semester of enrolment.
Music Performance
Students undertake a supervised project leading to a live public recital consisting of 70 minutes of repertoire supported by an integrated written work of 8,000 to 10,000 words. Students in the discipline of Music Performance are required to complete MUSI90191 The Research Process for Musicians (RHD) in their first semester of enrolment.
Music Psychology
Under supervision students undertake a significant research project and prepare a thesis of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 words.
Music Therapy
Under supervision students undertake a significant research project and prepare a thesis of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 words.
Musicology/Ethnomusicology
Under supervision students undertake a significant research project and prepare a thesis of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 words.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
