Faculty of Music : Guide to courses

15. Graduate and postgraduate courses

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 15. Graduate and postgraduate courses

 15.1. Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy

For graduates wishing to make a career change into music therapy, the GradDipMT provides a thorough study of the theory and practice of music therapy. The course takes 2 years full-time (4 years part-time) and on satisfactory completion, candidates are eligible to apply for registration as Music Therapists with the Australian Music Therapy Association (Inc). Advanced practical ability on an instrument and basic skills at singing while accompanying on the guitar are important, and are tested at the audition prior to admission.

 15.2. Graduate Diploma in Guided Imagery and Music

For practising music therapists and health professionals with appropriate music background who wish to undertake advanced studies in the Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) method. The course takes two years of part-time intensive workshops, and on successful completion candidates are eligible to qualify for a fellowship of the American Association for Music and Imagery. Registration as a music therapist or other health professional is a prerequisite, and aptitude for the course is assessed at interview prior to admission

 15.3. Master of Music

The Faculty offers a three-semester full-time or three-year part-time MMus degree course. All candidates take a major study in one of Research, Composition or Performance.

Research students may specialise in some branch of musicology, music education or music therapy. A thesis is required.

Composition students present a folio of original compositions, using a variety of resources and containing at least one composition of a substantial and sustained nature, with the possibility of additional work in research and coursework.

Performance students present two public recitals in which major works are performed and provide substantial program notes for each. Students also complete related coursework.

 15.4. Doctor of Music

Entry to DMus degree candidature is open to graduates of at least five years standing. Acceptance is subject to the Faculty being satisfied that the candidate has attained appropriate distinction as a composer or scholar of music.

Examination is based on a submission of a body of compositions or scholarly publications which together would constitute a major contribution to music, or attest to a major original contribution to research into the theory, history and aesthetics of music.

 15.5. Doctor of Musical Arts

The DMA is a professional doctorate which offers the opportunity to significantly advance musical interpretation and performance understanding in a chosen area. It takes 3 years full-time (18 months for MMus graduates), and combines coursework with advanced practical study and recitals, culminating in a doctoral thesis and lecture recital. An audition is required of all applicants.

 15.6. Doctor of Philosophy

The PhD is awarded by the University, not the Faculty. Details are available from the University's School of Graduate Studies.

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