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Graduate Diploma in Music (Musicology)

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Course Description The Graduate Diploma in Music is a one-year program designed for university graduates in any field who wish to undertake graduate study in music.

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

Course Description

The Graduate Diploma in Music is a one-year program designed for university graduates in any field who wish to undertake graduate study in music.

In the Graduate Diploma in Music (Musicology) you will conceive, plan and execute a dissertation, and present a paper at a conference organised by the Conservatorium midway through the program. To support the writing of your dissertation, you undertake a music research subject, introducing you to current issues in musicology and a variety of resources and methodologies available for musicological research. Topics include an introduction to the skills and techniques of musicological research, including such issues as music bibliography, editorial and archival practices, as well as the mechanics of dissertation writing. You will also choose academic elective subjects relevant to your area of research and interest.

Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in Music you may be eligible to apply for masters by coursework or research in Music.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Learning Outcomes
  • Acquire the skills and knowledge to develop your career in music
  • Develop a sophisticated level of written, verbal and musical communication skills
  • Understand critical concepts and issues in music and gain advanced academic and applied musical skills and knowledge

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Career pathways

The Graduate Diploma in Music provides eligibility for entry into the Master of Music by coursework or research.

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