Postgraduate Courses
Graduate programs aim to develop elite music professionals by engaging in advanced performance mastery and creative practice blended with the exploration of research, analytical and communication skills. Students can personalise the course based on their individual interests and professional aspirations in order to maximise future employment opportunities.
- 2 Years / Full-time
- Intakes: Jan & Jul
- Fee-Help: Available
Overview
AMPA’s innovative undergraduate degrees merge high-level performance and practical training with academic rigour and unparalleled industry insight. Students can personalise their degree based around their individual musical interests and aspirations.
Unlike many institutions in Australia, AMPA remains focused on individual, one-to-one learning. This means that music students are entitled to receive a 60 minute lesson per week as part of their Principal Study unit, along with an additional 30 minute lesson as part of Second Study. The Semester model for postgraduate students allows an extended teaching period of 18 weeks. The option of taking a Second Study is particularly unique to AMPA and a valuable opportunity for students with more than one skill eg. piano/conducting or violin/jazz saxophone.
Postgraduate Courses
The postgraduate degree aims to increase breadth of knowledge and assist advanced professionals who, having achieved distinguished professional careers in the public arena, can derive further knowledge from a music related academic and research environment. The degree is also relevant for those seeking an active teaching career either in the private or government sector as specialists in the performing arts. Sharing their expertise with the next generation of music students, graduates will enter the teaching profession in either the tertiary environment or private training sector in parallel with their work in the field. Graduates will also be equipped to undertake further studies at Doctoral level.
Choose electives to complement and refine your degree from classes such as: Conducting, Music Theatre, Arranging and Orchestrating, Studio Teaching, Recording, Jazz/Classical Fusion and more
Course Highlights
- Flexible choice of principal and second study units;
- Performance opportunities including 3 major showcases per year and ensemble performances;
- Weekly recorded performance workshops in a live theatre environment;
- Use your prior studies as credit/advanced standing towards your degree
Course Levels
| COURSE | LEVEL | DURATION (Full-Time) | CRICOS CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Music (Performance) |
Bachelor Degree |
2 Years |
057024K |
|
Associate Degree of Music (Performance) |
Diploma |
16 Months |
057023M |
|
Undergraduate Certificate in Music |
Certificate |
13 Weeks |
– |
- Part-time, reduced study load options are available (for eligible students).
Course Structure
PRINCIPAL STUDY
All students receive 18 x individual, 1 hour lessons, on a chosen instrument or voice for every semester in the course.
ENSEMBLE
Demonstrate developed suite of professional collaborative skills to engage, direct and perform within a group. Through a range of instrumental and vocal combinations in a wide variety of genres, students will develop skills in improvisation, transcription, transposition, interpretation, sightreading, ensemble direction, accompaniment and rehearsal techniques
ACADEMIC STUDIES
The study of musical scholarship suited to the diverse range of disciplines that make up the creative industries. These typically fall within the paradigms of critical enquiry research and practice-led research.
ELECTIVES
Relevant to singer songwriters or any students who wish to learn two instruments, the unique Second Study at AMPA provides 18 x individual, 30 minute lessons every trimester. Or choose from electives to complement and refine your degree such as: Music Theatre, Music Industry, Studio Teaching, Recording, Production, Chart Writing and more. In stages 3 and 4 students transition to postgraduate research units to develop research, analytical and writing skills as well as critical thinking, creative thinking, synthesis and conceptualisation.
Spotlight
Admissions
Entry Requirements: The successful completion of a Bachelor of Music or equivalent undergraduate music degree. Provisional admission may be granted for students with limited educational qualifications.
To check entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Music go to the How to Apply page.
Admissions Process: Audition + Interview
Our People
AMPA teaching faculty are highly experienced practitioners with extensive industry and professional experience. Close mentorship and rigorous training ensure that AMPA graduates are equipped for successful careers in a highly competitive industry. Staff and peers will often continue to network after graduation to maximise professional opportunities.
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- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application only takes 5 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions team will contact you to discuss your requirements and book an audition.
- Get Ready
Prepare for your audition. Check the Audition Guidelines on what to prepare for the day.
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