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4 Study Periods (52 weeks) full-time, or equivalent part-time
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Course Overview
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Career & Study Pathways
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Music are prepared for advanced, high-impact roles across performance, production, education, and industry leadership. This qualification combines deep creative practice with research and strategic thinking, positioning you for both artistic and business-focused careers in the music sector, including:
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Introduction to Music Research
Develop the foundations of academic research, including methodologies, ethics, critical thinking, and information literacy across diverse music fields.
Major Study 1
Begin a substantial creative and practice-based research project, developing technical, interpretive, and conceptual skills under supervision.
Research Project 1
Design and conduct a supervised research project, including a proposal, literature review, and final written output aligned with your field.
Major Study 2
Extend your creative project with increasing independence, refining your artistic voice and technical approach.
Extended Research Proposal
Develop a more advanced research design that builds on the interests and ideas you have explored in earlier projects.
Major Study 3
Expand and consolidate your work from Major Studies 1 and 2 into a cohesive, independent creative project.
Graduate Music and Sound for Media
Fundamental skills for composing and producing music and sound for screen and interactive media.
Graduate Special Project
A professional-level external project such as competitions, auditions, masterclasses, performances, or recordings.
Graduate Production
The producer's role in managing recording projects, including planning, coordination, and communication across the production lifecycle.
Graduate Australian Music
Repertoire and analysis of Australian music across genres, with a focus on First Nations traditions.
Graduate Teaching Techniques – Early Learners
Modern pedagogy for teaching music to students aged 5–10.
Graduate Teaching Techniques – Adult Learners
Contemporary teaching approaches for adult learners in diverse settings.
Introduction to Arts and Entertainment Management
Core principles in leadership, finance, marketing, policy, and arts law.
Cultural Policy
Analysis of government policy, funding, and cultural strategies in the arts and entertainment sector.
Funding and Financial Management
Financial planning, budgeting, governance, and fundraising, including grants and investment.
Marketing and Public Relations
Strategic marketing, PR, and digital-driven campaigns in the creative industries.
Ethics and Governance
Principles of good governance, ethical decision-making, and organisational accountability in the arts.
Arts and Law – Copyright Law
Key legal issues in the arts, emphasising copyright and contracts in commissions, sponsorship, and IP.
Managing Innovation
Integrating innovation and technology into strategy, planning, and commercial outcomes.
Executive Leadership and Strategic Planning
Leadership, vision-setting, and strategic planning in arts and entertainment organisations.
Cultivating Creativity
Methods for developing creativity and innovation in individuals, teams, and organisations.
Common Questions
Yes. The Graduate Diploma of Music can be pursued as a standalone postgraduate qualification or as a pathway into the Master of Music, positioning you to step into advanced research, lead with creative authority, and shape the future of your field.
The indicative annual course fees are $7,652 per Study Period, with an indicative total course fee of $30,608 across four study periods. Fees are subject to change by AIM without notice, and FEE-HELP is available for eligible students.
No. The Graduate Diploma of Music is only available to domestic students.
Throughout the degree, you will complete two elective units chosen from a range of options including Graduate Music and Sound for Media, Graduate Special Project, Graduate Production, Graduate Australian Music, Graduate Teaching Techniques for Early or Adult Learners, and a suite of arts management units covering cultural policy, marketing and PR, ethics and governance, copyright law, managing innovation, executive leadership, and cultivating creativity, pending availability.
Domestic applicants are required to hold a Bachelor's Degree and have relevant professional experience in the musical field. Applicants are also required to attend an interview or live audition and provide a portfolio of two contrasting items in their field of interest.
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