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104 weeks
Face to face with some online components
Full time / Part time
February | May | September
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
120 King St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Domestic
International
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Introduction to Music Research
Develop the foundations of academic research, including methodologies, ethics, critical thinking, and information literacy across diverse music fields.
Major Study 1
Begin a substantial creative and practice-based research project, developing technical, interpretive, and conceptual skills under supervision.
Research Project
Design and conduct a supervised research project, including a proposal, literature review, and final written output aligned with your field.
Elective 1
Choose a graduate-level elective that aligns with your creative or professional direction.
Elective 2
Deepen your knowledge in a complementary area, such as media, production, or industry-focused study.
Major Study 2
Extend your creative project with increasing independence, refining your artistic voice and technical approach.
Extended Research Proposal
Develop a more advanced research design that builds on the interests and ideas explored in earlier projects, forming a clear pathway toward the Master's final research and creative work.
Major Study 3
Expand and consolidate your work from Major Studies 1 and 2 into a cohesive, independent creative project.
Research Project 3
Continue your supervised research, building on earlier findings toward a more developed and refined body of work.
Major Study 4
Bring your creative project to full maturity, consolidating technical, interpretive and conceptual work developed across Major Studies 1 to 3.
Capstone Creative Project
In your final study period, propose and realise a major creative or research work that showcases your development across the Master of Music.
Common Questions
The program is structured around three components: 50% Creative Projects, where you propose and develop a significant creative project such as organising a music festival, composing original music, or innovating in the music business; 30% Research, where you undertake research subjects that support and inform your creative projects; and 20% Electives, where you choose from a range of subjects such as Music and Sound for Media, Production, Teaching Techniques for Early Learners, Finance, and Governance. You will also receive personalised 1:1 mentoring from industry practitioners.
For domestic students, the indicative fee per study period is $7,652, with an indicative total course fee of $45,912. FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. For international students, the indicative fee per study period is $9,216, with an indicative total course fee of $55,296. Fees are subject to change by AIM without notice.
The Master of Music has three intake dates per year: February, May, and September. For example, Study Period 2 2026 begins with Orientation Week on 25–29 May, with Week 1 starting 1 June, and Study Period 3 2026 begins with Orientation Week on 7–11 September, with Week 1 starting 14 September.
The Master of Music offers the opportunity to specialise in a range of disciplines, including performance, composition, music technology, and the music business. The program is tailored to your unique experience and career goals, and you have the flexibility to propose and bring your unique ideas to life with guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
The TEQSA code for the Master of Music is CRS1401465 and the CRICOS code is 113142B.
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