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Master of Music (Performance and Pedagogy) M.Mus (PP)
2010

Program Outline | Program Structure | Assessment | Admission Information | Areas of Specialisation | Study Plans | Career Opportunities | Program Rules | Further Information | Useful Links

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 2 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

This program develops advanced levels of expertise in pedagogy (learning, teaching and related processes) and performance while developing a thorough understanding of their relationship. Candidates possessing an Honours degree or Graduate Diploma in Performance may be considered for status in the performance courses, allowing them to complete the Masters program in one year by undertaing Pedagogy Seminars IV and V, and Pedagogy Practicum IV and V over two semesters. 

Program Structure

The program provides 12 units of performance courses and 12 units of pedagogy courses each year. Two minor recitals, with pedagogy related themes, are undertaken in Year 1, and a major recital is undertaken in Year 2. Individual tuition is provided each year. Pedagogy courses are taught in seminars and workshops with off-campus teaching practice in selected schools and colleges.

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Assessment

Recitals and assessment of workshops/seminars

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3CM076
Annual tuition fees ?
Australian Full-fee place: $17,500
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
Completed Bachelor's degree in Music and submit an audition CD to the Elder Conservatorium.
Additional Entry Requirements ?
All applicants MUST audition with the Conservatorium to be considered. See the website http://www.music.adelaide.edu.au/students/prospective/pg_auditions/ for an application form and details.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM076

International applicants

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IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Bachelor of Music with Honours or Graduate Diploma of Music Performance majoring in piano
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
Additional Entry Requirements ?
Entry is subject to satisfactory audition. All applicants for instrumental or vocal place are required to prepare contrasting works, with a total duration of 10-15 minutes. Applicants must submit an audio recording (preferable in CD format) or video recording (videotape in PAL or NTSC format, VCD, or DVD). Refer to page 78 of the Undergraduate International Prospectus 2009 for more detailed information on audition requirements.

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Areas of Specialisation

The program provides 12 units of performance courses and 12 units of pedagogy courses each year.  Two minor recitals, with pedagogy related themes, are undertaken in Year 1, and a major recital is undertaken in Year 2.   Individual tuition is undertaken each year.  Pedagogy courses are taught in seminars and workshops with off-campus teaching practice in selected schools and colleges.

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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

To complete the Master of Music (Performance and Pedagogy) candidates must satisfactorily complete the following courses (48 units).

Master of Music (Performance and Pedagogy)
  • Pedagogy Seminar IV (6 units)
  • Pedagogy Practicum IV (6 units)
  • Pedagogy Seminar V (6 units)
  • Pedagogy Practicum V (6 units)
  • Major Recital IV (12 units; students of brass instruments or bassoon may give two short 30 minute recitals in lieu of Major Recital IV)
  • Minor Recital IV (6 units)
  • Negotiated Project IV (6 units)

In special cases the Director may approve different but equivalent sets of exercises.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates commence dual careers as performers in one or more specialist branches such as solo performance, chamber music or orchestral playing secondly as teachers able to function successfully in a wide variety of settings and circumstances. Subject to local registration or accreditation requirements, graduates may consider primary, secondary and tertiary level piano teaching in the private studio, the school and college campus, as well as various teaching modes such as individual or small-group.

Potential careers

Musician / Singer, Music Teacher

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Further Information

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Last updated: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009

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