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Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music)

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Graduate Diploma in Music is a one-year program designed for university graduates in any field who wish to undertake graduate study in music.

In the Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance) you engage in practical music training to develop your instrumental, vocal or conducting technique to a level equivalent of a fourth year of study, and establish a sophisticated awareness of the stylistic and interpretive characteristics of the repertory studies. You also take a number of ensemble electives to expand your practical experience and can select from one of the largest ensemble programs in the country, with options ranging from large to small, western to non-Western, and early to new music ensembles. Subjects in Music Language, Aural Studies and historical, cultural and contextual studies complement your learning and add depth and breadth to your musical studies.

Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in Music you may be eligible to apply for masters by coursework or research in Music.

Learning Outcomes

  • Acquire the skills and knowledge to develop your career in music
  • Develop a sophisticated level of written, verbal and musical communication skills
  • Understand critical concepts and issues in music and gain advanced academic and applied musical skills and knowledge

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Fine Arts and Music

CRICOS

056297D

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
A$39,744.00 (US$ 26,228) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

3 March 2025, 28 July 2025

Venue

Parkville Campus

Grattan Street,

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE,

Victoria,

3010, MELBOURNE, Australia

Entry requirements

For students from United States

An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent); and English language requirements: IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0); TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13

For international students

An undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent;

at least five years of documented professional experience relevant to the specialisation.

English language requirements:

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.

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

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