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Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance)

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

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in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This master’s degree develops advanced operatic vocal technique and interpretive skills, with strong emphasis on text, language and stylistic understanding. You’ll refine repertoire and role selection, preparation and performance while engaging with contemporary professional practice. Designed for advanced graduates and emerging professional singers, it supports artistic growth through specialised conservatorium training in opera performance at master’s level. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue performance-focused careers as opera singers and ensemble artists, with stronger capability in role preparation, repertoire selection and professional stage practice. The training also supports work in related performing arts contexts such as vocal solo performance, opera chorus and independent project work, and can complement pathways into further specialist artistic development. Outcomes align with advanced master’s-level study in opera performance. Preparing graduates for creative direction, digital media production, and advanced design leadership roles.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
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Costs

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A$47,500 per year

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CSP: A$9,312
Full Fee Paying: A$35,000

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Information

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2 years

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February

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Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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MAMUSOPP1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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