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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.

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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.

Three performers on stage
📍Sydney · Brisbane +5
CRICOS 2026

CUA50820 · Music

About the course

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

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

4 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
  2. CUAIND412Provide freelance services
  3. CUAIND512Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
  4. CUAMWB401Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
Career outcomes

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

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