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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Develop and refine the technical and interpretive qualities of the voice as an operatic instrument, developing self-sufficiency in repertoire choice and role selection, preparation, and performance, with a strong focus on text-related matters to foster skills as an interpreter in operatic...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$33,000 total

About this course

Develop and refine the technical and interpretive qualities of the voice as an operatic instrument, developing self-sufficiency in repertoire choice and role selection, preparation, and performance, with a strong focus on text-related matters to foster skills as an interpreter in operatic languages.

Entry requirements

 

Admission requires:

  • a master's degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music; or
  • a pass bachelor's degree with a credit average, or an honours bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; or
  • an award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; or
  • completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification; and
  • successful completion of an audition.

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, and according to the admissions criteria.

Applicants who do not have a recognised tertiary award but who demonstrate an equivalent musical ability and maturity at the audition and interview, and who can show considerable performing experience may be admitted.

Study locations

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Career pathways

The Opera Studies program will help you to develop the personal attributes needed for a career in performance, teaching or other fields such as:

  • Opera singer
  • Concert and Oratorio singer
  • Professional Ensemble singer
  • Professional Opera Chorus singer
  • Singing teacher (primary, secondary, tertiary and/or private)
  • Music research/academia
  • Broadcaster
  • Music writer/blogger/critic
  • Artist agent
  • Arts administrator

How to apply

Read about the application process

Please read about the postgraduate pre-admission and audition requirements on our website before applying.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
83.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.9%
Skill scale
80.7%
Teaching scale