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University of Adelaide

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Master of Music (Performance and Pedagogy)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Music education is a rewarding and invigorating area to work in. It challenges and inspires musicians all around the world.This intensive degree combines performance studies in your specialisation with the theory, method and practice of teaching.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
3CM076, 056484A
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$42,500 per year / $85,000 total

About this course

Harmonise your interests

Music education is a rewarding and invigorating area to work in. It challenges and inspires musicians all around the world.

This intensive degree combines performance studies in your specialisation with the theory, method and practice of teaching.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Master of Music (Performance and Pedagogy) will advance your technical mastery as you:

  • build pedagogical skills and knowledge through seminars and workshops
  • undertake a significant research project on learning and teaching processes
  • gain hands-on experience through teaching practise in selected schools and colleges
  • perform minor and major recitals with pedagogy related content
  • benefit from weekly one-to-one lessons with performance staff.

Career pathways

You'll graduate well prepared to pursue dual careers in music performance and education. You could play in an orchestra while running a private music studio. You might be a soloist who coaches students through masterclasses and workshops. Perhaps you'll play chamber music as well as teaching on school and college campuses.

Please note: This degree program contains some courses with practical elements where on-campus attendance is required. If you are student in this program and unable to attend campus, please contact the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics for enrolment advice.


  • Advance your technical mastery in 1:1 lessons with experts
  • Pursue dual careers in music performance and education
  • In partnership with Australian String Quartet

Course structure

The program provides 12 units of performance courses and 12 units of pedagogy courses each year. Two minor recitals, with pedagogy related themes, are undertaken in Year 1, and a major recital is undertaken in Year 2. Individual tuition is provided each year. Pedagogy courses are taught in seminars and workshops with off-campus teaching practice in selected schools and colleges.