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About the course
UQ’s Master of Music is designed to extend the skills of practising music professionals through contemporary theory and practice. You’ll tailor study to your goals, with options spanning performance, conducting, composition, music theory, education and music technology. The program includes core research methods plus either a thesis or a professional engagement project, alongside advanced electives, to support specialised Master-level study in music. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared to contribute to the music profession across educational, independent and community contexts. The program supports advanced practice for school-based and studio music educators, community musicians and administrators, and can also suit composers, performers and researchers. With research-methods training and a thesis or professional project, you can pursue specialist roles or pathways toward further research study in Master-level performing arts and music. Preparing graduates for creative direction, digital media production, and advanced design leadership roles.
Living Costs in Brisbane**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314 |
Average Salary***
