Diploma of Music
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
Durations
3 Study Periods (1 year) full-time, or equivalent part-time
Start Date
February, May, September
Study Period 1 2024
- Week 1: 5 Feb – 9 Feb
- Week 7 Study Break: 18 Mar – 22 Mar
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 29 Apr – 3 May
Study Period 2 2024
- Week 1: 27 May – 31 May
- Week 7 Study Break: 8 Jul – 12 Jul
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 19 Aug – 23 Aug
Study Period 3 2024
- 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 overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
Students who have successfully completed the senior level of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (or equivalent (VCAL/VCE(VM)in the last 2 years; may be eligible for entry into a diploma level course. Students may use the diploma as a pathway into a degree.
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 an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
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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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
What You’ll study
You will build on your musical and academic skills, and have the opportunity to explore areas that may be new and inspiring. The flexibility in this course allows you to develop a broad understanding of the music field.
The Diploma of Music is a stand-alone tertiary qualification and a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Music degree. All completed Diploma units are credited, and you can apply to continue your studies as a second-year Bachelor of Music student.
Kayla Yu
International Student
James Smithers
Drummer for “Caravãna Sun”
Career Opportunities
This course provides an industry-recognised qualification with multiple career opportunities such as:
- Performer
- Songwriter
- Session Musician
- Producer
- Mixing Engineer Assistant
- FOH Engineering Assistant
- Solo Artist
- A&R Assistant
- Record Label Assistant
