Diploma of Music
12 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 7 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $13,220 - $38,250, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $13,220 - $38,250
- Course length
- 10 mo - 2 yrs
- Providers
- 12 providers
- Cities
- 7 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $13,140 - $102,100. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
CUA50820 · Music
What it prepares you for
The national register links it to 11 job titles, listed below.
You complete 4 core units.
From the national register
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a sound depth of theoretical knowledge, and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work, and/or that of a team, in their chosen field in the music industry. They may work in music performance, music creation and composition, music tuition, sound production, or music business contexts.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include music researcher, music/artist manager, music promoter, sound designer, musician, vocalist/singer, composer, music producer, instrumentalist, music publisher, band leader and music tutor.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
What you study
4 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
- CUAIND412Provide freelance services
- CUAIND512Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
- CUAMWB401Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Musician
Musicians play music in recitals, as an accompanist, or as a member of an orchestra, band or other musical group. They study and rehearse musical scores prior to performances.
Composer
Composers write and arrange original music and musical scores for performance by musicians.
Music Publisher
Music Publishers buy the rights to musical works, approve or deny their use, and collect royalties. They market songs and link new songs by songwriters with suitable recording artists to record them. They may also publish sheet music of the works in their catalogues.
Music Researcher
Music Researchers research and source music. They may work on projects such as television and film productions, commercials, events or in academic fields.
Instrumentalist
Instrumentalists use instruments to produce music. They will often be accompanied by musicians.
Music/Artist Manager
Music/Artist Managers are responsible for developing a band or artist's career and creating ongoing income. They are involved in all aspects career development, both creative and business. They advise on creative direction, performances and contracts; handle administration; and negotiate with music industry representatives on the artist or band's behalf.
Music PromoterMusic ProducerBand LeaderSound DesignerVocalist/Singer+5 more roles
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IIICertificate III in Music1 providerAUD $8,100
- 02Certificate IVCertificate IV in Music3 providersAUD $10,640 - $12,600
- 03Diploma · This courseDiploma of Music12 providersAUD $13,220 - $38,250
- 04Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Music3 providersAUD $13,140 - $15,000
- 05Associate DegreeAssociate Degree of Music3 providersAUD $45,360 - $48,000
- 06Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Music21 providersAUD $68,040 - $162,600
- 07Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Music (Honours)10 providersAUD $39,500 - $155,596
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