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

The Master of Music (Research) provides you with a research-based foundation in your chosen discipline. You will develop skills in research, and develop understandings of contemporary artistic practice and theory. In relevant fields you will be supervised to develop mastery in your artistic practice.

Completion of a Master of Music (Research) will mean you are well placed to continue to a PhD in your chosen discipline.