Course Details

Qualification

Graduate Diploma

Study Load

Part Time

Study Mode

In Class

Course Location

Victoria

Applications Close

Oct 31, 2024

Course Starts

Feb 3, 2025

Duration

12 months full-time or 24 months part-time

Course Code

GD-MUS

The University of Melbourne

Graduate Diploma in Music

The Graduate Diploma in Music is designed for university graduates in any field who wish to undertake university-level study in music. The program draws together subjects from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music’s existing degree programs, and may be taken part-time or full-time.

Specialisations are offered in Practical Music, Composition, Musicology and Ethnomusicology. A Tailored Program is also available.

The University of Melbourne (Australian University): PRV12150 CRICOS:00116K

Prerequisites

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • an undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent; or
  • at least five years of documented professional experience relevant to the specialisation.

2. Applicants for Practical Music, Musicology, Ethnomusicology and Composition specialisations must also successfully complete an audition, composition folio or piece of academic writing as appropriate for the specialisation that the applicant seeks to enter. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

3. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • prior academic performance; and, as appropriate to the specialisation,
  • the audition, composition folio or piece of academic writing

4. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

5. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Applications Open

Jul 29, 2024