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Graduate Diploma in Music (Tailored Program)

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Music (Tailored Program) is designed for university graduates in any field who want to undertake university-level study in music. Students build skills and techniques aligned to their musical interests and vocational aspirations through a personalised course plan. Study options include academic electives, music analysis, composition and performance studies, plus career preparation subjects in arts administration and management (including an internship).

What you might learn

Students will develop practical and analytical music skills tailored to their individual interests, supported by guided selection of subjects across key music disciplines. The course aims to strengthen capability in areas such as music analysis, composition and performance while also building professional skills for the music and arts sector. It also provides preparation for potential progression to masters coursework or research in Music.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across the music and arts sector that draw on developed capabilities in performance, composition, and analytical music studies. The inclusion of arts administration and management studies, including an internship component, supports pathways into arts and music organisations and project-based work. This qualification can also support further study toward a masters by coursework or research in Music.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$46,976 per year

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A$25,984 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

1 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

February

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Parkville

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GD-MUS-TP

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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