Master of Music Therapy

Graduate Coursework

Course code: M04AA

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Domestic students

International students

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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How to apply

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.

Key application dates

Start year (February 2027 ) supplementary application opening date3 August 2026
Start year (Feb 2027) Graduate Access Melbourne | application due date30 September 2026
Start year (February 2027 intake) application due date30 September 2026
Psychology prerequisite transcript upload due11 December 2026

There are three components to your application:

The university application
The supplementary application, submitted digitally via Fine Arts and Music’s SlideRoom.

Ensure you carefully read the supplementary application entry requirements.

The audition/interview (shortlisted applications only). Learn more.

You must complete components 1 and 2 by the application closing date.

If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, you may like to contact our Faculty’s Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development before proceeding. They can assist you with your application and provide you with additional information about your study options.

There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for this course. To ensure you are considered for a CSP, submit your complete application prior to the application deadline.

How to apply

1. Review entry requirements and eligibility

Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
Review the English language requirements.
Consider whether you are eligible for Graduate Access Melbourne.
If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.

2. Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
Evidence of meeting the University's English language requirements.

Prepare your supplementary application, submitted digitally via Fine Arts and Music’s SlideRoom

1. Documented relevant work experience in community or health-related fields

2. Transcript of completed psychological studies per the entry requirement

3. Your personal statement

4. Contact details for three referees, who must complete and forward a referee report no later than one week after applications close. Of the three referees:

one must provide a character reference
one must provide an academic reference, and
one must attest to your musical ability.

Ensure you carefully read the supplementary application entry requirements.

3. Submit your application

To get started, begin your application here.

In addition to your direct application via the University’s application portal, above, you must also submit your supplementary application (digital, submitted via Fine Arts and Music’s SlideRoom) prior to the closing date.

Additional application considerations:

Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.

Ready and eligible to apply?

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After you apply

All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.