Professor Dr. Diane Hughes

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Biography

Diane Hughes is a researcher and teacher specializing in Vocal Studies and Music at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Her research areas focus on voice, including singing, vocal pedagogy, recording, cultural musicology, and popular music. Diane is committed to broadening understandings of the singing voice and is a strong advocate for music education. She currently serves as the Discipline Chair in Creative Arts at Macquarie University. Her research interests extend to vocal artistry, contemporary singing, recording, producing, performance, songwriting, cultural musicology, and industry practices in popular culture. Diane has held various positions including National President and Vice President of the Australian Voice Association and has received several accolades for her contributions to music education.

Research Interests

Vocal Artistry Vocal Pedagogy Contemporary Singing Recording Producing Performance Songwriting Cultural Musicology Industry Practices in Popular Culture

Experience

Discipline Chair

2008-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Oversees the Creative Arts discipline, focusing on academic leadership and innovation in teaching and research.

Awards

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National Citation

2018-10-07
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Vice-Chancellor’s Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

2013-01-01
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OLT Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

2014-09-10
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Professional Teachers' Council NSW Award

2014-11-25

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level

Application Checklist

  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience

Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).