MA / MSc in Music Technology
Key Points
The program, which comprises teaching and research components, is modular and structured in three semesters. The taught component of the program (semesters 1 and 2) consists of five required modules in each semester.
The important characteristics of the master’s program are the balance of theory and practice, and technological competence and musical creativity. The core of the program is hands-on training at computer music workstations, where students are exposed to music composition, sound synthesis and manipulation, computer programming and development, and music production.
Career options
Graduates will have career opportunities in the digital media sector, recording industry, multimedia development, internet / web music and audio, sound design, audio R&D, music education, radio and television, composition and arranging , music production, music software design, music. musical instrument technology and therapy clinics.
Delivery of the Program
This course is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, labs, tutorials and independent reading, continuous assessment projects, etc. It is delivered full-time for 3 semesters in 1 year (including summer) while the part-time mode of delivery takes place for 2 years.
Program structure
Admission requirements
- The standard minimum entry requirement is to have a knowledge of audio production and a passion for music technology is also required, or to have a Level 7 or 8 qualification in the area. Applicants must submit an approved portfolio of relevant digital audiovisual works. Graduates from other creative disciplines will be assessed for entry through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on a case-by-case basis.
- For mature applicants (over 23 at the time of application), relevant industry or related experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- For international students, an official degree translated into English will be required.
- IELTS 6.5 (or its internationally recognized equivalent).
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