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Graduate Diploma in Music (Composition)

  • Graduate Diploma

Through the Graduate Diploma in Music (Composition), you will acquire advanced skills in instrumental and vocal writing, orchestration, electro-acoustic music, professional score presentation, rehearsal skills and concert management, alongside the development of a personal and original compositional...

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
056297D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Through the Graduate Diploma in Music (Composition), you will acquire advanced skills in instrumental and vocal writing, orchestration, electro-acoustic music, professional score presentation, rehearsal skills and concert management, alongside the development of a personal and original compositional voice. The program encourages composition in all styles, and you learn to work through all phases of the composition process, from generation of first ideas, to completion of a professionally presented score, to interaction with performers in rehearsals, culminating in a public performance of your work.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

There will be two major projects (one in each semester) related to the individual needs of the student, covering areas of compositional philosophy and technique, including electronic and computer music, aural training and directed listening. You can also complement your composition focus through a range of electives, including ensembles, conducting, and academic and applied skills electives.

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Career pathways

The Graduate Diploma in Music is a formal qualification in music that can lead to further professional study in music, including: the Master of Music Therapy or Master of Music (Performance Teaching); or graduate research programs in music (MMus or PhD).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Melbourne.
83.2%
Overall satisfaction
80.1%
Skill scale
80.8%
Teaching scale
66.7%
Employed full-time
$62k
Average salary