Overview

In the Music and Advanced Studies - Composition program from University of Sydney you will complete core studies in compositional techniques and analysis, instrumentation and orchestration, music theory and aural training and historical and cultural studies.

Who is it for?

If you want to become a professional composer and specialise in music for the concert hall, this degree is for you. You will focus on art music and study with internationally regarded composers.

Career paths

Graduates of this degree have the opportunity to go on and become a:

Composer
Concert music composer
Art music composer
Arts curator
Artistic director
Music researcher
Composition teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition
Music Theory and Aural
Instrumentation and Orchestration
New Music, New Thinking
Creative Music Technology
Australian Indigenous Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0101565
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
Alternatively, applicants may be granted admission on the basis of:
having successfully undertaken tertiary studies in music at or above Diploma level to the equivalent of at least one year of study.
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

50300 AUD / year

≈ 50300 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9623 AUD / year

≈ 9623 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students: this is last year's tuition, this year tuition is currently not available.

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Who is it for?

Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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