Master of Music Therapy

Graduate Coursework

Course code: M04AA

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Duration

2 years full time / 4 years part time

Mode (Location)

Mixed Attendance Mode (Southbank)

Intake

February
Key dates

Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes

Access Melbourne is available
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How to apply

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Entry requirements

Domestic student Change

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must:

Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline.

And

Have completed below prerequisite subject(s):
- 12.5 points of psychology studies at tertiary level, or MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) from the approved list.

And

Have documented relevant experience in community or health-related fields.

The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.

Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?

You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0
TOEFL
81
with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16
PEARSON
64
with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60
CAMBRIDGE
169
with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
67
with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57
MET
58
with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

As part of your application, you must also:

Attend an interview (if shortlisted)
Complete an audition
Provide a folio demonstrating skills relevant to the program
Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining motivation for applying to the course. The statement should include relevant supporting information such as skills, experience, achievements and potential contributions to the program

For full details on audition, folio and interview requirements, see the Creative Application Requirements for this course.

Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance
Relevance of previous study
Assessment of folio
Audition performance
Performance at an interview
Capacity to complete the course

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

High-level music skills – equivalent to 8th grade practical and 5th grade theory according to the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) – are required for this course.

*Applicants don't need formal AMEB qualifications to apply. We simply require that you demonstrate music skills at approximately AMEB Grade 8 practical and Grade 5 theory level. Your portfolio and audition will allow us to assess whether you meet these standards.

Supplementary creative application information

This course has a folio, written statement and, if shortlisted, an interview and audition requirement. See what is required, how to prepare and how you will be assessed on the Master of Music Therapy Creative Application Requirements page.
Fine Arts and Music applicants must complete a supplementary creative application to submit Selection tasks via our Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom), in addition to your direct application via the University’s course application portal.

Course requirements

Successful applicants will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check and a current police check, and these must remain valid for the duration of the course.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

Successful applicants with a Postgraduate Diploma in Music Therapy from an approved institution may be granted up to 50 points of advanced standing.

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.

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