Master of Music

About the course

Refine your own artistic vision and develop your technical skills as you immerse yourself in advanced music studies. You’ll engage with expert faculty, collaborate with peers and gain industry insights as you explore composition, performance and research. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue advanced practice and leadership roles across the music sector, including professional performance, composition and creative project work. The degree can also support careers in music direction, arts practice and independent portfolio work, and provide a pathway to further research or higher-level study. This is a Masters qualification designed for professional progression in the performing arts discipline. Preparing graduates for creative direction, digital media production, and advanced design leadership roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)