Master of Music Technology

The Master of Music Technology is a coursework program designed to provide students with relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of the latest advances in Music Technology while allowing scope for specialisation and the development of professional skills as used throughout the industry. The program is ideally suited to music teachers, performing musicians, composers and sound engineers - anyone working seriously in the music business.

The program is offered through GraduateSchool.com. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit www.gradschool.com.au

The University of Newcastle recognises the important role technology plays in the life of a modern, creative-thinking musician. Technical and creative skills are fostered to produce graduates that are outstanding in their field and able to apply themselves to a variety of situations.

Graduates of this program are often music editors, performing musicians, composers arrangers, publishers, producers, etc. Employment opportunities exist within and without the field of creative arts.

Application is made via GradSchool at: www.gradschool.com.au

Students must satisfy a minimum standard of qualifications and/or experience and basic computer literacy and music skills.

Qualifications and/or Experience

Relevant academic qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution (for example an undergraduate or postgraduate degree) and/or relevant and proven professional experience in music, music technology, film/multimedia, music education or equivalent field as considered appropriate by the School. (This may include experience gained through paid and/or voluntary work.)

Students must be able to operate computing equipment at an elementary level.

Students must also possess an understanding of key areas of music. This may include:

• a rudimentary understanding of music theory
• basic score reading
• common musical terminology
• musical aural perception

Further information is available from the Program Convenor.

Credit transfer with TAFE NSW and other education providers are under continuous negotiation. For more information about articulation arrangements please see the University's website, at www.newcastle.edu.au/credit/

Outstanding achievers may receive an Honours award subject to degree rules

There is a designated International Students Liaison Officer in all Schools within the Faculty of Education and Arts. This Officer is available to International Students as a representative and also to seek guidance and advice from. This program provides international students with the opportunity to study and work from their home country while studying with the University.

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness.

The School of Drama, Fine Art and Music liaises with the Student Support Unit regarding students with special needs.

The Conservatorium liases with the Student Support Unit regarding students with special needs. The proposed revisions should not have an adverse impact on students with special needs.

The program requires the completion of a total of 80 units. Students may undertake 20 units each trimester over a four-trimester period but may undertake a single course per trimester if they wish. The program requires the completion of the core course, five directed courses, followed by the two project courses. The directed courses must be chosen with at least two courses taken from each of Group A and B. Students are encouraged to customise the program so as to be relevant to their particular occupation or interests.

The program is studied via online learning and is supported by e-mail and the Internet. Refer to course descriptions for further information.

Students who have sufficient Admission Points to enter at the Graduate Certificate level (but have insufficient points to directly enter at the Masters level) will be eligible to enter the Master of Music Technology program upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Music Technology providing a Grade Point Average of 5.0 (i.e. credit) or higher is achieved.