University
University of OtagoMaster of Music (Coursework) (MMus(Coursework))
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
18 months
Next start date
Expected Dec 2026
Campus
Dunedin Campus
Summary
The Master of Music (Coursework) is an exciting new pathway for Bachelor of Music graduates to deepen their creative and scholarly practice. Combining advanced coursework with a major creative project or dissertation, this flexible degree supports aspiring performers, composers, music producers, and researchers in shaping their unique artistic and academic journey.
The MMus (Coursework) degree requires 12–18 months of full-time or its equivalent in part-time study. It is designed to give students higher-level skills in performance, composition, music production or combinations of these three, complemented with academic papers that help students articulate their practice in words.
Two 60-point papers at 400- and 500-level allow students to develop projects in Creative Practice, along with options for academic papers focused on creative practice, health and wellbeing, pedagogy, and community music, as well as Humanities papers that include research methods.
Entry criteria
Entry to the Master of Music (Coursework)The Master of Music (Coursework) is primarily for students with a B average or above in their final-year undergraduate papers. If your grades are close to a B, or you have relevant experience, or any questions about entry requirements, please contact us.
Please note: Some supervised music papers require a separate application form to be completed.
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