Music

Diploma of Music

• Diploma of Music
• Location
• Opportunities for further study
• How long is the course?
• How much are the fees?

Our Diploma of Music course provides you with the advanced skills required to familiarise yourself in the selected area of study and to consolidate the basic skills in the various areas of specialisation. Entry into this Diploma course requires satisfactory completion of a Certificate IV course (or equivalent) in the appropriate field of study.

Diploma of Music

Our Diploma of Music CUS 50101 course focuses on building the technical, compositional and performance skills of the contemporary artist including music analysis, music craft, improvisation, technology, touring and self-promotion skills, all to professional standards and also to meet the requirements of entry into higher education and/or the workplace. Students have access to well equipped rehearsal facilities and a 21 machine computer music lab with a wide range of production, arranging, composition and multimedia software.

Location

The Diploma course is delivered at the Sunbury campus.

Opportunities for further study

Articulation pathways exist from the Diploma programs into the final two years of Victoria University's Bachelor of Music courses.

How long is the course?

The Diploma course is offered on a full time basis over 1 year.

How much are the fees?

You will only pay TAFE fees for the Certificate IV and Diploma courses - in other words, you will not pay the HECS Higher Education Fee. As a guide, our fees in 2008 were around $1100. These fees are subject to change. Please visit: http://www.vu.edu.au/Future_Students/index.aspx for more up to date information. Materials such as books and recording media are extra - expect to pay approximately $200. Fee exemptions and concessions are available depending on eligibility. 

Please note: a different fee structure applies for International students.