The School prepares candidates for research higher degrees in a range of fields, including: Performance, Composition, Musicology, Music Therapy and Music Education. Depending on the field, the School accepts candidates at the levels of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). These degrees are taught within the School of Music, but are awarded by the UQ Graduate School. Both the School of Music and the Graduate School share responsibility for administering these degrees.
The School of Music currently has around 50 postgraduate students active in all fields of research, all of whom contribute to the intellectual life of the School, not only through their research, but through seminar presentations, tutoring, publication, conferences and representation on committees. Enquiries about research higher degrees can be directed to the Head of School [m.barrett@uq.edu.au], or the Postgraduate Co-ordinator [denis.collins@uq.edu.au].
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Research Higher Degree Programs
Details of the research higher degree programs offered in the School of Music.
Entry Procedures and Requirements
How to apply for a research higher degree place, and the requirements for admission.
Research Scholarships
Information about scholarships available to support research higher degree candidature.
Managing Research Candidature
Research higher-degree students are required to be active in the management of their candidature. Information and advice about this is provided here.
Special Rules for Candidates in Performance (MPhil)
For MPhil candidates in the field of Performance, there are additional School-specific rules which they must follow in addition to the standard conditions for all MPhil candidates.
Confirmation of Candidature
All students must pass through the confirmation of candidature process within the first six to twelve months (FTE) of their candidature.
School Facilities and Resources
The School of Music provides a range of facilities for research higher degree students.
Preparation and Presentation of a Thesis or Critical Commentary
Advice on the preparation of theses or critical commentaries for submission.
Examination
How research higher degrees in the School are examined.