Diploma in Music

at University of Melbourne

INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL LESSONS
 

The diploma allows you to take 45 minute instrumental or vocal lessons with our world-class performance staff, or choose from any combination of practical, ensemble and elective subjects.
 

WIDE CHOICE OF SUBJECTS
 

For students interested in music history, non-western music, jazz & improvisation, interactive composition or other areas of academic interest in music, the program allows access to the wide range of Conservatorium subjects in these areas.
 

Course structure
 

• This Diploma consists of 100 points (usually eight subjects) of elective subject choices, usually taken across three years, which may be chosen from all areas of study within the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

• No more than 50 points (usually four subjects) of level 1 Music electives can be taken

• At least 25 points (usually two subjects) of level 3 Music electives must be taken

• Up to 50 points (usually four subjects) may be cross-credited as Breadth to your main Bachelor degree.

ATAR Based admission

PREREQUISITES
 

These are the subjects (with minimum scores) you must have completed to be eligible for entry to this course.
 

English. Three Indian State Board Examinations are accepted as a direct entry pathway: Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Higher (Secondary) School Certificate and Karnataka Pre-University Certificate. To calculate a final average, you should determine the average of your best four final-year subjects.
 

ADDITIONAL
 

Applicants apply for a Major in the Bachelor of Music. You will be required to submit more than one audition if you apply for multiple majors or instruments. Please check the requirements for each major as they may differ. AMEB examinations are not a prerequisite for entry to the Bachelor of Music, but multi-year attainment in the AMEB system of repertoire, technical work (scales, arpeggios, etc.) and theory provides a strong preparation for our program.
 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
 

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements, you can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways. If you have an English-speaking background or education, you need to check that you meet our requirements here. If you are not from an English-speaking background or education, you need to meet the English Language requirements through IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic) or Cambridge English (CAE).
 

• TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening. To submit your scores when you apply, use our TOEFL Institution Code: 0974.
   

• IELTS: total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.

• Indicative first year fee AUD$32,896
   
• Indicative total course fee AUD$32,896

Gain a music qualification alongside your undergraduate degree in another field. Your Diploma in Music could complement your other studies, or perhaps lead to a career that's quite music focused - whether this be through education or performance. You will be able to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of music study and communication skills you can apply to any industry.

ROLES

Take on a position as a tutor, educator,  go on to perform or even produce!