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Master of Music Therapy (M04AA) // Entry and participation requirements

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Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • an undergraduate degree or equivalent; and
  • 12.5 points of psychology studies at tertiary level, or MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) from the approved list; and
  • high level music skills equivalent to 8th grade practical and 5th grade theory AMEB; and
  • documented relevant work experience in community or health related fields; and
  • practice portfolio; and
  • an audition and interview (shortlisted applicants only).

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • prior academic performance; and
  • demonstrated music skills; and
  • relevant work experience; and
  • practice portfolio; and
  • the audition and interview (shortlisted applicants only).

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Notes:

  • Details for the practice portfolio, audition and interview can be found on the Fine Arts and Music Study website https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us
  • Successful applicants with a Post Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy from an approved course may be granted up to 50 points of advanced standing.
  • Successful applicants will be required to hold a current Working With Children Check and current police check.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to providing support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Last updated: 13 March 2024