Master of Music (Performance Studies) (MMus(PerfSt))
Master of Music (Performance Studies) (MMus(PerfSt))
Program Code
MMUPS
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2017
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Master of Music (Performance Studies) is a skill based course focusing on traditional approaches to classical or jazz performance in addition to the study of works by leading composers of the twentieth century and recent times. Students can develop solo as well as ensemble performance skills.
Students seeking admission will be required to audition. Audition material should be supplied in a CD or DVD format. A 'live' audition is not required. The CD or DVD should clearly state the date on which the recording was made and whether it represents a 'live' performance, commercial release or radio broadcast. The recorded works must meet the relevant audition criteria (https://music.adelaide.edu.au/future/pgrad/applycoursework/).
The Master of Music (Performance Studies) is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extension qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Music (Performance Studies)
There shall be a Master of Music (Performance Studies).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Music (Performance Studies), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of:
- Core courses to the value of 24 units
- Elective courses to the value of 12 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a major recital
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSPERF 6008 Major Recital IV 12 MUSPERF 6015 Minor Recital IV 6 MUSPERF 6016 Negotiated Project IV 6 -
Recitals
To satisfy the requirements for Recitals students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSPERF 7024 Major Recital V 12
Electives
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Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSPERF 7023 Minor Recital V 6 MUSPERF 7025 Ensemble V 6 MUSPERF 7026 Research Project V 12 MUSPERF 7027 Professional Project V 6