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Diploma of Music
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Overview
Our Diploma of Music offers programs in Composition, Contemporary Music, Digital Music and Media, Composition for Creative Industries, Historical Performance and non-western instruments, Improvised Music, Classical Performance and Jazz Studies.
Studying the Diploma of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium will provide you with vocational training in music skills at a high level if you are aspiring to a professional career in music performance. It is also a great pathway to our internationally regarded Bachelor of Music degrees.
Subject areas
Composition; Contemporary Music Practice; Historical Performance; Jazz Performance; Non-orchestral Instrument Performance; Orchestral Instrument Performance; Voice (classical) Performance
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How to apply
What you'll study
In addition to weekly classes/lessons in your principal study area, you will complete three semesters of music skills, some analysis and music history studies as well as either performance, contemporary studies, digital and music technology skills or composition options depending on your principal study area.
Applying for admission
To gain entry, applicants will need:
- An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
- Make a course application for a Bachelor degree to UAC, and
- Register an audition or interview
Refer to the UAC website and the Sydney Conservatorium website for closing application dates.
Applicants without an ATAR from the NSW Higher School Certificate may be granted admission on the basis of:
- A recognised secondary school level qualification (including overseas qualifications)
- or having successfully undertaken tertiary studies in music at or above Diploma level to the equivalent of at least one year of study
The Diploma of Music is offered to certain candidates after applying and auditioning for a Bachelor course.
Special admission may be granted to candidates solely interested in the Diploma, such as mature age students, those seeking study to complement work, refresh and update skills. To apply for special admission, please email the following material to con.apply@sydney.edu.au
- Resume
- Secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents)
- Education qualifications/music study
- Proof of identity (copy of birth certificate or passport or driver’s license)
- Brief message on why you would like to study the Diploma of Music and what you hope to gain out of the course.
Assumed knowledge
HSC Music 1 or equivalent music skills.
Course opportunities
All students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music participate in masterclasses with visiting artists, public recitals and performances in world class venues.
Students may participate in international performance tours each year and may undertake exchange study at an overseas university as an integral part of their course.
Graduate opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma of Music are broadly educated musicians able to apply their knowledge, skills and attitudes creatively and flexibly in a variety of music and music-related professions such as:
- Artist agent
- Arts administrator
- Chamber/orchestral musician
- Orchestra manager
- Concert manager
- Concert soloist
- Contemporary musician
- Ethnomusicologist
- Event producer
- Festival or venue manager
- Jazz musician
- Music producer
- Musicologist
- Piano accompanist
- Private studio teacher
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Domestic students
Indicative Undergraduate Student Contribution Amount
The student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and the specific units of study in which you enrol. For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website.
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs
Please note that for some courses there are additional costs in addition to the student contribution. Some of these additional costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Please consult the University's web page for more information: https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
International students
Indicative International Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Students
The tuition fee for international undergraduate students is an indication of the fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount. For further information about how to calculate your specific total tuition fees, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html. In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through a government approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government. Further information is available from https://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/living-costs/health-insurance.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
