Diploma of Music

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Kickstart Your Music Career

The Diploma of Music is an ideal starting point for a career in music, helping you to build your musical literacy and academic skills in just 12 months. Walk away with an industry-recognised qualification, or transition to a Bachelor program – the choice is yours. 

Course Overview

Campus

Melbourne and Sydney

Durations

3 Study Periods (1 year) full-time, or equivalent part-time 

Start Date

February, May, September

  • Week 1: 5 Feb – 9 Feb 
  • Week 7 Study Break: 18 Mar – 22 Mar 
  • Week 13 Assessment Week: 29 Apr – 3 May 
  • Week 1: 27 May – 31 May 
  • Week 7 Study Break: 8 Jul – 12 Jul 
  • Week 13 Assessment Week: 19 Aug – 23 Aug 
  • Week 1: 9 Sep – 13 Sep 
  • Week 7 Study Break: 21 Oct – 28 Oct 
  • Week 13 Assessment Week: 2 Dec – 6 Dec 

Entry Requirements

School leaver applicants must:

  • Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent);

AND

View entry requirements for applicants with tertiary study and mature-age applicants.

Applicants to Diploma of Music should provide a resume outlining any previous musical study, and/or practical music experiences and achievements.  

 

  • Have successfully completed a high school qualification; 

AND 

Applicants to Diploma of Music should provide a resume outlining any previous musical study, and/or practical music experiences and achievements.

 

Fees

Indicative annual course fees: 

  • Study period 1: $8,370 
  • Study period 2: $8,370 
  • Study period 3: $5,580 

Indicative total course fee: $22,320

 

* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.

 

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For more information view the AIM’s Undergraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.

 

Indicative annual course fees:

  • Study period 1: $9,810
  • Study period 2: $9,810
  • Study period 3: $6,540

Indicative total course fee: $26,160

 

* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.

 

For more information view the AIM’s Undergraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.

 

Codes

Diploma 111594A
CRS 1401304

Start your career in music today

James Smithers

Drummer for “Caravãna Sun”

“The teachers at AIM were so ridiculously integral to my musical journey. They really helped me understand and internalise new concepts and offer advise on chasing this whole music thing!”
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