Master of Music Research

Program code

5602

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Credit points

120

Indicative fee

$35,500.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee

CRICOS code

084025G

Commencing in

Trimester 1

Next start date

Trimester 1 2025

Applications close

Tuesday, 31 December 2024

Next scholarship round closes

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 (more)

About this program

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.

Attendance information

This program is available to Domestic and International students at the South Bank campus.

The program will be offered full-time or part-time to Griffith University students.

Attendance will be on-campus at QCGU South Bank campus.

The course Music Production and Presentation will be offered through blended learning approaches incorporating face-to-face contact and online tasks. Supervision will similarly take place through face-to-face sessions and on-line engagement.

If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

My career opportunities

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.

Pathways to further study

Students who successfully complete the Master of Music Research program will be eligible to apply for entry to doctoral research programs.

International students

An International student is one who is not:

  • an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
  • a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
  • a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Tuition fees
  • An International student pays tuition fees.
  • Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.

Program fees for the Master of Music Research (5602)


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Changing programs

If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Permanent resident status

If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.

The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy.

If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

Further information