Contemporary Practice

About the course

This Graduate Diploma course provides foundation and advanced studies in the disciplines of performance, composition, musicology or orchestral music in order to create a music portfolio or provide a pathway into postgraduate music degrees.

What you might learn

During the course, you will enrol into subjects such as music research methodology, composition, orchestral or vocal studies or a supervised exegesis using research methods. This will enable you to build on skills from your previous studies or enhance your skills in your current employment.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as choreographer, singer, song writer, content creator, music producer, advertising manager, and etc. in companies including Sony Music, Universal Music, Warner Music Group, 21st Century Fox, Netflix, and etc.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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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**

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