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Diploma of Music

Diploma.
The University of Sydney

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in world overall ranking*

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in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Diploma of Music provides vocational training in high-level music skills at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. You develop expertise in a principal study area and can broaden capability through performance, contemporary studies, composition, or digital and music technology options depending on your specialisation. The course can also serve as a pathway into the University’s Bachelor of Music degrees in the performing arts. The programme trains digital design tools, visual production, and portfolio development for creative workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for early professional work in the music industry, with skills aligned to performance and music-technology pathways. Depending on the principal study, outcomes may include roles as a performer (classical, jazz, contemporary), composer, arranger, or practitioner working with digital music and production tools. The diploma can also support progression into bachelor-level study for broader career opportunities in performing arts. Preparing graduates for junior designer, production assistant, and multimedia support roles, or degree articulation.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
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Costs

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A$50,300 per year

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CSP: A$9,385

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Information

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2 years

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February

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Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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DLMUSICM4000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

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Tuition fees waived

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