Entry Requirements for Domestic Students

School leavers 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.

Applicants need to have: 

• Completed at least one term of full-time Higher Education (HE) study (or the part-time equivalent) at AQF level 5 degree or higher (or its overseas equivalent). OR 
• Successfully completed an AQF VET qualification Certificate IV or above (or its overseas equivalent). 

Applicants who have not completed one term of HE studies or a Certificate IV or above will be assessed on their secondary school results. Please note that other selection criteria, including English proficiency, will be considered. 

Applicants who are 20 years or older at the time of application are entitled to mature-age consideration. 

AIM may give special consideration for admission to courses to applicants who have suffered an educational disadvantage. Applicants with disabilities, from geographically isolated areas or economically disadvantaged backgrounds may apply for special consideration. Applications will be assessed on prior academic achievements, musical ability, relevant work experience, and a personal interview. Please speak to our Recruitment Team for more information. 

Prospective students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) descent may apply for special consideration for admission to the Institute. Applications will be assessed on prior academic achievements, musical ability, relevant work experience, and a personal interview. Please speak to our Recruitment Team for more information.

Entry into a Master of Music program requires applicants to have:  

• A Bachelor Degree, and have relevant musical professional practice experience. 

Entry into a Master of Arts & Entertainment Management program requires applicants to have:  

• A Bachelor degree.

Applicants without tertiary qualifications may be granted admission to the postgraduate program on the basis of extensive relevant work experience and demonstrated potential to undertake the program of study and to achieve course learning outcome. 

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

Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide a 300-500 words personal statement explaining the applicant’s interest in Entertainment Management and previous experience (if any) in the field.

Applicants are required to attend an interview or live audition, or provide a portfolio of items appropriate for the award they are applying for. Applicants must also provide a resume outlining any previous musical study, and/or practical music experiences and achievements.

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Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide a 300-500 word personal statement explaining the applicant’s interest in Entertainment Management and previous experience (if any) in the field.