| Code | Course and stream title |
|---|---|
| DLMUSICM-04 | Diploma of Music |
The attendance pattern for this course is normally full time. Part time study may be permitted upon successful application.
(1) Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Policy.
(2) In addition, admission to this course requires the applicant to:
(a) Present a portfolio of work and attend an interview, or
(b) Undertake a practical audition in a nominated instrument or voice.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of units of study for Undergraduate Degrees and the Diploma of Music table of units of study.
(2) To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Music, candidates must complete 96 credit points, comprising:
(a) 30 credit points of core units of study; and
(b) 24 credit points of Principal Study Area units of study as listed and defined in Section 5 below; and
(c) 24 credit points of additional Core and Performance and Ensemble units of study as required by the Principal Study Area; and
(d) 18 credit points of elective units of study from Table A, Table S, and Table O
(1) The Principal Study Areas of the Diploma of Music are:
a) Composition
(b) Composition for Creative Industries
(c) Contemporary Music Practice
(d) Digital Music Composition
(e) Classical Voice
(f) Drum Set
(g) Historical Performance
(h) Jazz
(i) Jazz Voice
(j) Music Theatre
(k) Intercultural Music
(l) Non-Orchestral Instruments
Guitar
Organ
Piano
Saxophone
(m) Orchestral Instruments
Horn
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Percussion
Double Bass
Harp
Violoncello
Viola
Violin
Bassoon
Clarinet
Flute
Oboe
(1) A candidate may transfer from the Diploma of Music and elect to complete the equivalent Program or Principal Study Area, as listed in Section 5 above, of the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music (Performance) or Bachelor of Music (Composition). Candidates wishing to transfer must complete work of at least 48 credit points and will receive credit for work completed in equivalent units of study in the equivalent Principal Study Area of the Diploma of Music.
(1) All sections of these resolutions apply to students who commenced after 1 January 2027.
(2) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2027 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
