The Sydney Conservatorium of Music places a high emphasis on its research activity, with a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. The Master of Music (Music Education) facilitates students’ development of knowledge and research skills relating to the discipline of Music Education. This degree promotes the scholarly interrogation of teaching and learning in a variety of contexts and culminates in the completion of a thesis.

The program includes two streams of study. The first stream of study consists of two seminars selected from a range of fields relevant to music teaching and learning. The concurrently running research stream provides instruction in research methodology which underpins the supervised preparation of a thesis. The thesis of 25,000 to 40,000 words is the major component of the degree.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Music (Music Education) you must have completed the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in music with a major in music education.

These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and access to supervision remains highly competitive.

Applying for admission

1. Find a supervisor within the University whose field aligns with your proposed research.
2. Contact a research supervisor either through Research Supervisor Connect or email a supervisor and provide your academic/educational background and research experience with examples such as an academic transcript your CV/resume, the area of focus for your MMus and why you believe your interests align with this supervisor.
3. In conjunction with your supervisor, develop plans for your proposed candidature and prepare a preliminary research proposal of 1500-2000 words pertaining to your creative work and dissertation plans. The proposal should outline the subject area, objectives, introductory literature review, method proposed, significance of your research and schedule of research.
4. If required, obtain two academic referee reports, each one written by a referee who is familiar with your previous academic achievements.
5. Submit your application along with your research proposal, CV, academic referee reports, academic transcripts, supporting evidence (where required) and other supporting documents such as identification and evidence of residency status. Include examples of your current compositional work submitting at least three compositions (in different performance media) which represent your present level of achievement as a composer.