The course has two specialisations: The Instrumental Specialisation prepares students for school-based instrumental/vocal teaching, and includes three professional placements and a specific focus on conducting and orchestration The Studio Specialisation prepares students for private studio-based instrumental/vocal teaching, and includes two professional placements and a focus on instrumental pedagogy

Applicants for the Master of Music (Performance Teaching) must be able to demonstrate: A Bachelor of Music degree with a weighted average mark of at least 65% in the final year or equivalent or A Bachelor of Fine Arts ( Contemporary Music – Improvisation) with a weighted average mark of at least 65% in the final year or equivalent or A Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance) with a weighted average mark of at least 65% or equivalent