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About the course
The Graduate Diploma in Music (Musicology) is a one-year program for university graduates from any discipline who want to undertake graduate study in music. Students conceive, plan and complete a dissertation and present a paper at a conference organised by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music midway through the program. The course includes a music research subject covering current issues in musicology, research resources and methodologies, and offers elective subjects aligned to individual research interests.
What you might learn
Students develop advanced skills in musicological research, including locating and evaluating scholarly sources and working with bibliographic, editorial and archival practices. The program builds capability in designing a research project and applying appropriate methodologies to investigate musicological questions. It also strengthens academic writing and dissertation planning skills through structured research training and supervision.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles involving music research, scholarship and cultural documentation in settings such as universities, libraries, archives and arts organisations. The qualification can support pathways into further study, including masters by coursework or research in Music, leading toward academic or specialist research careers. Skills gained are relevant to roles requiring critical analysis, research design, and professional communication in the music and broader cultural sectors.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
