- The University of Sydney (USYD)
- Master of Music (Composition)
Master of Music (Composition)
About the Course
Field of Study (1)
Major / Specialisation
- Electro-acoustic
- Ensemble/Orchestral
- Jazz and music theatre composition
- Music Technology
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Studying in Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales
- Nearby: 7 minutes drive to Luna Park Sydney; Less than 1 minutes cycle to Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Less than 12 minutes cycle to Chinatown Sydney and Capitol Theatre. 5 minutes cycle to St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Tower Eye.
- Getting here: Train - Circular Quay is the closest train station, a 10-minute walk to the campus; Bus - If arriving by bus, alight at Circular Quay and walk to campus.
- Faculties: Sydney Conservatorium of Music
- The best facilities to study music in the Asia-Pacific region, and just a short stroll to the Sydney Opera House. ‘The Con’ is a world-leading music school boasting five concert halls, recording studios, and performance spaces featuring the latest in acoustic technology. The campus runs a bustling calendar of concerts and events open to the public.
Entry Requirement
Requirements & Prerequisites
Highest Qualification
Minimum Requirements
English Language Requirement
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English Language
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Study Cost & Duration
Tuition Fee
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Scholarships
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University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme VCIS
Fee Waiver Up to AUD $60,000
Requirements
- Must be an international student
- Must have applied for but not yet commenced a bachelor’s degree or a coursework master’s degree that is a CRICOS registered award program usually delivered onshore at the University of Sydney
- Must receive an unconditional offer of admission by the relevant close date.
- Recipients of scholarships provided by the Australian Government are not eligible.
Awards Details
- Five scholarship amounts are offered based on ranking against selection criteria (to be selected by University of Sydney):
- AUD $60,000 payable for one year in two equal instalments per semester
- AUD $40,000 payable for one year in two equal instalments per semester
- AUD $20,000 payable for one semester
- AUD $10,000 payable for one semester
- AUD $5,000 payable for one semester
- Students who receive a Sydney International Student Award can only receive a VCIS to the maximum value of $40,000.
University of Sydney Sydney International Student Award
Fee Waiver of 20%
Requirements
- Must be an international student (Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines,Vietnam, etc)
- Hold citizenship in one of the eligible countries or regions (Proof of residency will be required)
- Receive admission into a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
- Not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia
- Not have already started a degree at the University of Sydney at the time of application (except if applying for a second degree)
- This award is not available for the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), study abroad, executive education programs, or courses offered in distance mode or to students participating in a Law Dual Degree pathway program.
- Complete a personal statement as part of the application process for admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
Awards Details
- Award recipients will receive a 20 percent contribution of their tuition fee from the University for the duration of their course
Application
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