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Graduate Diploma in Music (Composition)

Australia

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What will I learn?

Through the Graduate Diploma in Music (Composition), you will acquire advanced skills in instrumental and vocal writing, orchestration, electro-acoustic music, professional score presentation, rehearsal skills and concert management, alongside the development of a personal and original compositional voice. The program encourages composition in all styles, and you learn to work through all phases of the composition process, from generation of first ideas, to completion of a professionally presented score, to interaction with performers in rehearsals, culminating in a public performance of your work.

CRICOS

056297D

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$46,976.00 (US$ 30,958) per year
International House - $738 - $947 (Cost per week)
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Parkville

Grattan Street,

Parkville,

Victoria,

3010, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a University of Melbourne equivalent Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent) OR
  • At least five years of documented relevant professional experience.

You must also submit a supplementary application:

  • A composition folio, AND
  • An artistic statement, AND
  • Referee reports.

Applicants must also successfully complete an audition, composition folio, or piece of academic writing as appropriate.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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