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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance)

  • Graduate Diploma

This program is designed to extend your technical mastery of your instrument or voice while deepening your knowledge of repertoire and performance practice. This program may be taken in any of the Conservatorium's instrumental areas.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Domestic Fees
$33,000 total

About this course

This program is designed to extend your technical mastery of your instrument or voice while deepening your knowledge of repertoire and performance practice. This program may be taken in any of the Conservatorium's instrumental areas.

Entry requirements

 

Admission requires:

  • a bachelor's degree of higher award from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the School; or
  • a graduate certificate from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the School; or
  • completion of the requirements of an embedded graduate certificate in an appropriate discipline, as determined by the School, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification;or
  • in exceptional circumstances the Head of School and Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Conservatorium, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award; and
  • successful completion of an audition.

Applicants who do not have a recognised tertiary award but who demonstrate an equivalent musical ability and maturity at the audition and interview, and who can show considerable performing experience may be admitted.

Study locations

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Career pathways

Graduates reach the levels of excellence demanded by the music profession and are prepared for careers as performing soloists, chamber musicians, and orchestral/ensemble players.

How to apply

Read about the application process

Please read about the postgraduate pre-admission and audition requirements on our website before applying.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
83.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.9%
Skill scale
80.7%
Teaching scale