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Master of Music Musicology and Ethnomusicology

18 Months On Campus Masters Program

University of Melbourne

Program Overview

The Master of Music (Musicology/Ethnomusicology) is a research degree in which students undertake research in Musicology or Ethnomusicology. Musicology and Ethnomusicology candidates undertake a research project and prepare a thesis which may be presented as: A study of approximately 30,000 - 40,000 words embodying the results of significant research Or A transcription and edition of a substantial body of music together with a critical study of between 10,000-20,000 words on the music edited. Or A minor thesis of 20,000 to 25,000 words and 3 elective subjects. Candidates also participate in the weekly Postgraduate Seminar.

Program Key Stats

$42336 (Annual cost)



75 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree, or equivalent, with at least an H2A (75%) weighted average; and evidence of academic ability; Test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Music administrator
  • Music critic or reviewer
  • Music editor
  • Music educator
  • Music journalist
  • Music researcher

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