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Master's degree

Master of Music

MMus
03 October 2023

UC's Master of Music (MMus) lets you take your composition or performance studies to a more advanced technical level and gain breadth and depth of appreciation in your specialist field. Learn more about studying a Master of Music through our Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts.

START

Master of Music

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

POINTS

120

DURATION

Master of Music

Degree Structure - Duration
1 year full-time, up to 2 years part-time

Overview


Master of Music

Introduction

The Master of Music allows students to take composition or performance studies to a more advanced technical level, and to gain breadth and depth of appreciation in their specialist field. It is an ideal pathway for those interested in undertaking a completely research-based degree.

The Master of Music may be awarded with Distinction or Merit.

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Master of Music

Entry requirements

You must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor of Music with Honours with at least a B Grade Point Average, and been approved to enrol. You should choose courses carefully to ensure prerequisites have been met.

Evidence of musical ability is required for entry – see 'How to apply' below.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Music or use the .

How to apply

Contact the Department of Music for information on the enrolment process.

  • Evidence of composition quality is required.
  • Entry to the performance option is limited and applications for auditions are required. Applications close on 15 September of the preceding year. Subject to approval by the Programme Coordinator.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Master of Music

How do I plan my degree?

The Master of Music consists of one of the following:

The MMus degree must be completed within 1 year of full-time study, or 2 years part-time.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Music.

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2024 tuition feeestimate:$8,344 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $8,845 (120 points)

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2024 tuition fee estimate:$40,600 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate:$42,200 (120 points)

Master of Music

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

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