Graduate Diploma in Music Performance

You will study at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, which is one of the most established music institutions in Australia, located at Adelaide University's Adelaide City Campus in South Australia.

You will receive one-on-one tuition with an academic mentor who will support your musical development, as well as guidance and support from expert academic mentors in the Elder Conservatorium of Music throughout your studies.

Graduates can pursue careers in performing, teaching or managing within the music sector. Possible career paths include travelling the globe as a jazz performer, composing award-winning scores for films, or taking the lead in a Broadway musical production.

Applications are open via SATAC for Australian students to study at Adelaide University in 2026. You are considered an Australian student if you are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or an Australian Permanent Resident including Humanitarian Visa holders.

Yes, students will benefit from national and international industry partnerships as part of their studies at the Elder Conservatorium of Music at Adelaide University.