Vincent Giles
Vincent Giles is an experimental composer; a tinkerer with acoustic and electronic sound in the context of concert music, electronic music, installation, and performance.
Master of Music
Elevate Your Music Career
Whether you’re an aspiring artist, an experienced practitioner, or aiming for leadership roles in the dynamic music industry, our Master of Music program will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and connections to take your career to new heights.
Tailored to your personal experience and career goals, this program offers a flexible blend of intensive coursework and hands-on training. You’ll have the opportunity to specialise in a range of disciplines, including performance, composition, music technology, and the music business.
Throughout your studies, you will develop essential skills needed for a successful career in the industry or further higher education, through collaborations with renowned guest artists, music producers, and industry professionals.
AIM is ranked #1 in Australia for the Quality of Student Experience in Postgraduate Courses (QILT Survey).
Course Overview
Campus
Melbourne and Sydney
Durations
6 Study Periods (2 years) full-time, or equivalent part-time
Start Date
February, May, September
Study Period 3 2024
- Week 1: 9 Sep – 13 Sep
- Week 7 Study Break: 21 Oct – 28 Oct
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 2 Dec – 6 Dec
Study Period 1 2025
- Week 1: 3 Feb – 7 Feb
- Week 7 Study Break: 17 Mar – 21 Mar
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 28 Apr – 2 May
Study Period 2 2025
- Week 1: 26 May – 30 May
- Week 7 Study Break: 7 Jul – 11 Jul
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 18 Aug – 22 Aug
Study Period 3 2025
- Week 1: 8 Sept – 12 Sept
- Week 7 Study Break: 20th Oct – 24th Oct
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 1 Dec – 5 Dec
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to have a Bachelor Degree, and have relevant musical professional practice experience.
Applicants are required to attend an interview or live audition and provide a portfolio of two contrasting items in their field of interest.
Find out more about auditioning at AIM.
Applicants are required to have a Bachelor Degree, and have relevant musical professional practice experience.
Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of two contrasting items in their field of interest.
Fees
Indicative annual course fees:
- Study period 1: $7,392
- Study period 2: $7,392
- Study period 3: $7,392
Indicative total course fee: $44,352
* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.
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For more information view the AIM’s Postgraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.
Indicative annual course fees:
- Study period 1: $9,216
- Study period 2: $9,216
- Study period 3: $9,216
Indicative total course fee: $55,296
* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.
For more information view the AIM’s Postgraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.
Codes
GCERT 113145K
GDip 113143A
Master 113142B
Why Do Postgraduate Study at AIM?
Ranked #1 in Australia
for the quality of experience in our Postgraduate courses*
*QILT Survey
50+
Years of music education and leadership in Australia
50%
Course dedicated to creative practice
6,000+
Members of the AIM alumni community
What You’ll Study
The Master of Music (MMus) is designed to be student-centric, focusing on your own creative vision and music career aspirations rather than simply prescribed coursework. This program is structured to support you in delivering a significant creative project—whether that’s running a music festival, developing new compositions, or finding new markets for your music. You’ll have the flexibility to propose and bring your unique ideas to life, with guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
The program includes:
- 50% Creative Projects: Engage in hands-on creative work where you will propose and develop your project, setting and achieving key milestones along the way. Whether you’re organising a music festival, composing original music, or innovating in the music business, you will receive the support necessary to bring your vision to fruition.
- 30% Research: Undertake research subjects that support and inform your creative projects, helping you deepen your knowledge and refine your approach. This program is designed to set you up for rigorous research and real-world application of insights and findings, ensuring you’re well-prepared for a successful career in the music industry.
- 20% Electives: Choose from a range of electives, from Music and Sound for Media to Production, Teaching Techniques for Early Learners, Finance, and Governance—allowing you to further enhance your expertise and tailor your studies to your career goals.
You will also receive personalised 1:1 mentoring from industry practitioners, ensuring that you are supported in achieving your academic and professional goals.
Career Opportunities
There are countless career options for the Master of Music.
Career outcomes for classically oriented performers:
- Session work
- Orchestral work
- Chamber music
- Media music (films, gaming, etc.)
Career outcomes for pop and jazz-oriented performers:
- Session work
- Independent artists
- Collaborative artists
- Media music (films, gaming, etc.)
Career outcomes for composers, producers, and audio technologists:
- Composer for media (films, gaming, etc.)
- Record producer
- Mixing/mastering engineer
Graduates may also pursue further postgraduate study by research (Master’s by Research, Doctorate by Research).
