Course Information

Graduate Diploma of Music

Effective from 01-JAN-2016 : Code S31

The course is designed for students wishing to explore practical music studies at the highest level in classical performance, composition, jazz performance, contemporary music, screen composition, and music technology. The principal focus of the course is to allow students ample opportunity to develop and excel in their principal area of practice, while also offering a flexible array of supporting studies. The course is supported by a large staff of pedagogues and scholar/performers whose expertise spans the whole gamut of the music industry.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition. The audition may contain an interview component. Additionally applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Music, with equivalents considered.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS4111Principal Practice Preparation20
MUS5112Advanced Music Skills20
MUS5113 ^Practicum 120
Or
Elective Unit20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS5114Principal Practice Project20
MUS5115Colloquium20
MUS5116 ^Practicum 220
Or
Elective Unit20

Note: Elective units are required to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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