Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance)

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Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code	Course and stream title
MAMUSOPP-01	Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for these courses is normally full time. Part time study may be permitted upon successful application.

3 Master's type

This master’s degree is an advanced learning master’s course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Admission to candidature

4.1

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, according to the following admissions criteria.

4.2

Admission to candidature requires:

(a)

a master’s degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the School; or

(b)

a pass bachelor’s degree with a credit average, or an honours bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the School; or

(c)

an award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the School; or

(d)

completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; and

(e)

successful completion of an audition and an interview.

5 Requirements for the award

5.1

The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table for Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance).

5.2

To qualify for the award of the Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) a candidate must complete 96 credit points, including:

(a)

Core advanced units of study; and

(b)

A capstone experience as described in the handbook.

(c)

Candidates may also apply to undertake an optional 12 credit points of research as part of their degree.

6 Examination

For each semester of the degree the School shall appoint an examination panel comprising three members (excluding the Principal Study teacher) to assess the candidate's performance in principal study units.

The University of Sydney - Sydney Conservatorium of Music Handbook 2022

Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance)