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2 Study Periods (26 weeks) full-time, or equivalent part-time
Face to face with some online components
Full time / Part time
9 February 2026 | 1 June 2026 | 14 September 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Introduction to Music Research
Introduces the rigour of academic research across diverse music fields, methodologies, ethics, critical thinking, and information literacy.
Major Study 1
Practical and reflective unit investigating creative, interpretive, and technical skills in your chosen field through coursework, independent practice-based research, and a significant creative work developed with supervisor guidance.
Research Project 1
Directed project under supervision: propose a research design, present verbally, conduct a literature review, and deliver a culminating output. Scalable into a Graduate Diploma or the initial phase of your MMus final major research project.
Music and Sound for Media
Essential skills for composing and producing music/sound for screen media.
Australian Music
Explore repertoire, styles, and analysis with a First Nations focus.
Teaching Techniques – Early Learners
Modern pedagogical strategies for young students.
Teaching Techniques – Adult Learners
Modern pedagogical strategies for adult students.
Production
Master the producer's role in managing recording projects.
Special Project
Professional external project, like competition prep or masterclasses.
Common Questions
Yes. The Graduate Certificate of Music can be pursued as a standalone credential to enhance your professional standing or as the foundation for a future pathway into the Master of Music (MMus). The Research Project 1 unit is also scalable into the initial phase of your MMus final major research project.
The Graduate Certificate of Music is delivered across 2 Study Periods (26 weeks) full-time, or the equivalent part-time. It is delivered across two trimesters.
The indicative annual course fees are $7,652 per Study Period, with an indicative total course fee of $15,304. Fees are subject to change and FEE-HELP is available for eligible domestic students.
No, this course is only available to domestic students.
Throughout the course, you'll spend 50% of your time immersed in hands-on projects that bring your ideas to life, 30% honing essential research skills, and 20% selecting electives tailored to your unique aspirations within the music industry. Study Period 1 covers Introduction to Music Research and Major Study 1, while Study Period 2 covers Research Project 1 and one elective chosen from options including Music and Sound for Media, Australian Music, Teaching Techniques, Production, Arts Management, and Special Project.
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