UndergraduateMusic & Performing Arts

Diploma of Music

CQUniversity Australia, Multi-campus, QLD + national, Australia

About this program

CQU's Diploma of Music (CC41, Mackay campus, delivered through the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music) develops musical knowledge and performance skills across western art music, jazz and contemporary music, with one-on-one instrumental or vocal tuition from conservatorium staff, and specialist training in composition or singer/songwriting. Students can articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Music. Graduates pursue roles as professional musicians, studio teachers, or in arts administration and creative industries.

Cost & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$36,000
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • 48 credits8 units
  • Language of Modern Music 1 and 2
  • Music Styles and Analysis 1 and 2
  • Principal Music Studios 1 and 2 (one-on-one performance tuition)
  • and Production Fundamentals 1 and 2

Admissions

For international applicants: successful completion of Australian Year 12 (or an equivalent overseas senior secondary qualification), an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV (or equivalent), or approved university foundation studies. As a conservatoire-style performance course, admission typically also requires an audition; applicants should confirm current audition requirements directly with CQU.

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