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February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available; Access Melbourne entry scheme available
Duration
1 year full time
Intakes
February, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Practical Music electives
Individual instrumental/vocal tuition (45-minute lessons) plus practical and ensemble subjects from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
Academic Music electives
Musicology, ethnomusicology, music history, non-western music, jazz & improvisation and composition subjects from the Conservatorium.
Level 1 Music electives
Cap of no more than 50 points (usually four subjects) at level 1.
Level 3 Music electives
At least 25 points (usually two subjects) must be taken at level 3.
Breadth cross-credit
Up to 50 points (usually four subjects) may be cross-credited as Breadth to the student's main Bachelor degree.
Common Questions
The Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music) is designed for university graduates in any field who wish to undertake graduate study in music, regardless of their undergraduate discipline.
By completing the Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music), you will 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 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.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $25,984. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
Yes, upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in Music you may be eligible to apply for masters by coursework or research in Music.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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