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52 weeks
Face to face with some online components
Full time / Part time
February | May | September
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
120 King St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Domestic:
International:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Specialisation Module 1
Choose a module from AIM's range of music specialisation electives to broaden your skills and explore areas of the industry beyond your major.
Specialisation Module 2
Choose a module from AIM's range of music specialisation electives to broaden your skills and explore areas of the industry beyond your major.
Introduction to Higher Education Studies
Builds the academic skills you'll draw on across your degree, developing written and spoken communication at a tertiary level.
Music Materials 1
Introduces the core materials of music, including pitch, rhythm and harmony, required for all BMus students.
Collaboration Project 1
An industry-focused collaborative project applying theoretical and technical knowledge in a practical context, working with peers.
Arts meets Commerce: an overview of the Arts and Entertainment Industry
Gives a broad grounding in the music business, examining the history, function and key activities of its numerous sectors.
Music Materials 2
Builds directly on Music Materials 1, developing musicianship skills, aural appreciation and understanding of musical structures further.
Specialisation Module 3
Choose a module from AIM's range of music specialisation electives to broaden your skills and explore areas of the industry beyond your major.
Specialisation Module 4
Choose a module from AIM's range of music specialisation electives to broaden your skills and explore areas of the industry beyond your major.
Collaboration Project 2
An industry-focused collaborative project applying theoretical and technical knowledge in a practical, cross-disciplinary context.
Common Questions
Yes. The Diploma of Music is a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Music degree. All completed Diploma units are credited, and you can apply to continue your studies as a second-year Bachelor of Music student.
For domestic students, the indicative fees are: Study Period 1: $9,126, Study Period 2: $9,126, Study Period 3: $6,084, with an indicative total course fee of $25,200. For international students, the fees are: Study Period 1: $10,710, Study Period 2: $10,710, Study Period 3: $7,140, with an indicative total course fee of $28,560. Fees are indicative only and subject to change. FEE-HELP is available for eligible domestic students.
The Diploma of Music is offered at AIM's Sydney and Melbourne campuses. It is available with start dates in February, May, and September each year.
The Diploma of Music consists of 3 Study Periods and takes 1 year to complete full-time, or an equivalent duration part-time.
There is no stated requirement for prior music experience, however applicants to the Diploma of Music should provide a resume outlining any previous musical study, and/or practical music experiences and achievements.
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