Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts (Honours) at The University of Newcastle, Australia

This Masters by Research program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.

All candidates produce independent research with the guidance of a supervisor. Master of Music (in composition) Students are required to present for examination a portfolio consisting of a composition or group of compositions which show(s) advanced technical accomplishment and imaginative resource, and a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the portfolio. Master of Music (in musicology) Students are required to present for examination a thesis or a transcription and edition of a substantial body of music to be accompanied by a critical commentary. Master of Music (in performance) Students are required to present for examination a recital program which demonstrates advanced artistic integrity and technical accomplishment, and a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the recital. Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) At the end of the course, students are required to present for examination: recordings of their performance projects, where such recordings are available; a report of their performance program by the Orchestral Mentor assigned by WASO; and a thesis (of 8,000 to 10,000 words) on a topic related to one or more aspects of their performance program.