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Australian Institute of Music Master of Music
Australian Institute of Music

Australian Institute of Music

Master of Music

Sydney, Australia

Master degree

2 up to

4 years

English

Full time, Part time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Music program provides advanced training in music performance, composition, conducting, and music education. Students engage in intensive study, developing their talents while working with experienced faculty members. The curriculum includes theoretical and practical components that refine skills and expand musical knowledge, preparing students for a variety of professional environments.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as professional musicians, music educators, conductors, or composers. Many also find opportunities in music administration or music therapy, leveraging their expertise in diverse settings from educational institutions to performance venues.

Strengthen your creative practice with a robust research foundation. Take your performance to the next level.

Your Master of Music will speak volumes:

  • Explore, develop and deepen your creative practice within an academic framework
  • 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
  • Harness weekly sessions to produce a research-based creative work: your final performance, folio and/or recording. You’ll be supported by a supervisor who specializes in seeing you succeed
  • Develop your research, analytical and writing skills, as well as critical and creative thinking
  • Produce a formal research report and become a recognized thought leader in your chosen musical field
  • Explore more through electives that amplify and extend your experience
  • Be guided and mentored by industry experts who are determined to help you grow as a performer and will support you through your academic research

Open the door to new career opportunities

Not only will your postgraduate studies allow you to specialize and further progress in your chosen musical career, but our AIM postgraduate courses will also open up the possibility of further academic work and career options, as well as professional teaching opportunities.

The Graduate Certificate in Music, Graduate Diploma in Music and Master of Music combine major study, research, graduate seminars, and elective study streams. And throughout your course, we’ll help you develop a broad range of skills by auditing undergraduate units.

Open the door to new career opportunities

Not only will your postgraduate studies allow you to specialize and further progress in your chosen musical career, our AIM postgraduate courses will also open up the possibility of further academic work and career options, as well as professional teaching opportunities. The Graduate Certificate in Music, Graduate Diploma of Music and Master of Music combines a major study, research, graduate seminars, and elective study streams. And throughout your course, we’ll help you develop a broad range of skills through auditing undergraduate units.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor degree equivalent for direct entry or mature age with industry experience for entry via a graduate certificate program
  • English Language Proficiency: - IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (International Students Only)
  • Supporting Documentation:
  • identification (Passport or Birth Certificate),
  • resume- Covering all previous musical training and experience,
  • Certified copies of prior Testamur and Academic Transcripts
  • References – If needed to support your application
    • identification (Passport or Birth Certificate),
    • resume- Covering all previous musical training and experience,
    • Certified copies of prior Testamur and Academic Transcripts
    • References – If needed to support your application
  • Digital Portfolio Submission