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Faculty:	Faculty of Arts
Course Type:	Postgraduate
Degree Type:	Master
Key Features:	The Masters of Recording Arts is a one year degree by course work providing students with an understanding of the processes, practices and issues involved in the production of recorded music. The course delivers a detailed program covering recording, production and mastering techniques, supported by a study of the social context in which these occur. A core component of the course is a flexible research project centered on recording projects tailored to individual student needs.
Suitable for:	The course is ideal for students who have recently completed undergraduate studies at Macquarie or other institutions and would like to gain further skills and experience in studio and remote/portable recording environments through the direction provided by coursework teaching. Overseas students intent on pursuing a professional recording/production focussed career in music will also benefit from the program. The course is also aimed at experienced workers in the music and allied industries interested in pursuing further studies to complement their existing knowledge, attracted by undertaking a focussed, short-term research project catering to their own interests and needs.
Career Opportunities:	Music industry-recording and allied work in the commerical music industry; the course is largely geared to those involved at the technical end of recording and production.

Entry Requirements:	The basic admission qualification is the completion of a recognised Bachelor degree.
Work Experience:	No work experience required
UAC Code:	862755 - On-campus
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English Language Requirements:	IELTS (Academic english only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Minimum Course Duration:	1 Year
Course Commences:	Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July) 2009 - view the Academic Calendar
Study Options:	Full-time, Part-time
Mode of study:	On campus
Minimum Course Requirements:	Minimum number of credit points required: 32 and completion of other specific requirements as set out in the Schedule of Postgraduate Programs
Enquiries:	Contact us for further information