Program Overview
The Creative Music Therapy at Western Sydney University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Creative Music Therapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: AUD 17,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Penrith, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Music Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Music Therapy Skills
- Music Therapy Method
- Music Therapy Theory and Practice
- Creative Music Therapy Practicum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline
and
Must attend an audition.
Audition:
You will be selected on an interview/audition in which personal aptitude and professional experience are taken into consideration. At your audition you will be asked to:
a) play two contrasting pieces on your first instrument, or if you are a vocalist, sing two contrasting pieces;
b) play a piece on your second instrument;
c) sight read a melody (instrumental and vocal);
d) harmonise a melody on the piano or other western polyphonic instrument;
e) improvise three simple variations on the piano or other western polyphonic instrument, on a given theme;
f) perform a free improvisation based on a given subject/theme, on the piano or an instrument of your choice. The improvisation should preferably be atonal.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 17,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 17,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Western Sydney University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Western Sydney
University of Western Sydney
Sydney, Australia
University of Western Sydney is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date March 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months