Master of Music
Research Coursework
The University of Sydney introduced a new coursework requirement for Higher Degree by Research students commencing from Research Period 1 2021.
Coursework is intended to give students the opportunity to take units of study that expand their existing skills or work toward developing novel capabilities that will complement their research and career development.
Units of study students can choose to fulfil the Higher Degree by Research coursework requirement are listed in Table R of the Interdisciplinary Studies Handbook.
Students can enrol in units of study in Sydney Student and plan professional and academic development activities with their supervisors in the Research Education Candidature System. Award requirements for each degree are outlined in the respective course resolutions.
Master of Music
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 (as amended) (the 'HDR Rule'); the Higher Degree by Research Supervision Policy 2020, the Progress Planning and Review for Higher Degree by Research Students Policy 2015, the Resolutions of the Faculty, the Research Code of Conduct 2019, the Research Data Management Policy 2014, and the Thesis and Examination for Higher Degree by Research Policy 2020.
Additionally, the coursework components of this award course are subject to (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register:http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies.
Part 1: Preliminary
1 Course codes
|
Code |
Course and stream title |
|---|---|
|
RMMUCOMP-03 |
Master of Music (Composition) |
|
RMMUMEDU-03 |
Master of Music (Music Education) |
|
RMMUMUSI-03 |
Master of Music (Musicology) |
|
RMMUPERF-03 |
Master of Music (Performance) |
Part 2: Admission requirements
2 Eligibility for admission to candidature
(a)
To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must hold or have completed the requirements for:
(ii)
a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the (Research Education), are equivalent to that prescribed in sub-paragraph (i).
(i)
present evidence of having the aptitude required for undertaking the course through a portfolio of original compositions and a research proposal; and if required
(c)
In exceptional circumstances the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education) may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (a), provided that the applicant has exceptional qualifications and presents evidence of having the aptitude required for undertaking the course.
(a)
To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must hold or have completed the requirements for:
(iii)
a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), are equivalent to that prescribed in sub-paragraph (i) or (ii).
(i)
present evidence of having the aptitude required to undertake the course through a portfolio of academic writing and research proposal; and if required
(c)
In exceptional circumstances the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education) may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (a), provided that the applicant has exceptional qualifications and presents evidence of having the aptitude required for undertaking the course.
(a)
To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must hold or have completed the requirements for:
(iii)
a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), are equivalent to that prescribed in sub-paragraph (i), (ii) or (iii).
(i)
present evidence of having the aptitude required to undertake the course through a portfolio of academic writing and research proposal; and if required
(c)
In exceptional circumstances the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education). may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (a), provided that the applicant has exceptional qualifications and presents evidence of having the aptitude required for undertaking the course.
(a)
To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must hold or have completed the requirements for:
(ii)
a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the University School Research Education Committee, are equivalent to that prescribed in sub-paragraph (i).
(i)
present evidence of having the aptitude required to undertake the course through a program on their principal instrument in audition at graduating undergraduate standard or higher; and if required
(c)
In exceptional circumstances the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education) may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (a), provided that the applicant has exceptional qualifications and presents evidence of having the aptitude required for undertaking the course.
3 Application for admission to candidature
(ii)
for applicants to the Master of Music (Music Education) stream, a portfolio of academic writing;
(iv)
for applicants to the Master of Music (Performance) stream, a program on their principal instrument at graduating undergraduate standard or higher;
(c)
written evidence confirming that an academic within the School, with an academic background appropriate to the candidate's proposed research
(d)
a statement certifying the applicant's understanding that, subject to the HDR Rule, if the candidature is successful, his or her thesis will be lodged with the University Librarian and made available for immediate public use.
(e)
evidence of minimum English language requirements, where not demonstrated by academic qualifications;
(2)
In addition, an applicant for admission to part-time candidature must submit a statement that they will have sufficient time available to complete the requirements of the degree in accordance with these resolutions.
4 Credit transfer
Part 3: Candidature
5 Appointment of supervisor
0.
The Associate Dean (Research Education) will appoint suitably qualified supervisors for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and the Supervision of Higher Degree by Research Students Policy 2020.
6 Control of candidature
7 Location of candidature and attendance
Part 4: Requirements
8 Streams
9 Degree requirements
(iv)
prepare a thesis comprising the portfolio of original compositions and the dissertation of 10,000 to 15,000 words associated with the candidate's composition portfolio.The composition portfolio will comprise 30 to 60 minutes of music, the length varying according to type of composition.
(iv)
prepare a thesis embodying the results of the research and comprising a final creative work presentation of 50 to 60 minutes duration and the assocated written dissertation of 10,000 to 20,000 words.
10 The thesis
Part 5: Enrolment and progression
11 Probation
(1)
A candidate is normally accepted for candidature on a probationary basis for a period not exceeding four research periods according to the provisions of the HDR Rule.
12 Time limits, earliest and latest submission dates
0.
The HDR Rule specifies the allowable completion times and submission dates available for full- and part-time candidates in this course.
13 Mode of attendance
0.
The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice. Visa requirements commonly restrict international students to full-time study only.
14 Discontinuation of candidature
0.
A candidate may discontinue enrolment in a unit of study or the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
15 Suspension of candidature
0.
A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
16 Leave of absence
0.
A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
17 Progress
Part 6: Examination
18 Examination of the thesis
(1)
Examination of the thesis, including theses containing composition or performance components, will be conducted in general accordance with policy and procedures prescribed by Academic Board for masters degrees by research.
(2)
The University School Research Education Committee will act in place of the HDR Examinations Sub-Committee in determining the outcome of the examination.
(3)
Two examiners will be appointed by the School, at least one of whom shall be external to the University; and
(a)
in the case of theses containing composition or performance components, the same two examiners will normally examine all components of the thesis; and
(b)
for the Master of Music (Performance), the final performance component will be recorded and sent to the examiners together with the dissertation; and, the examiners for Master of Music (Performance) may choose to attend any live final performance but will not participate in any internal assessment of readiness for examination.
19 Award of the degree
Part 7: Other
20 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2021 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2021 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2021 may complete the requirements in accordance withthe resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.