Diploma of Music
The Diploma of Music provides excellent, industry-oriented education for performers, composers, music producers and technologists, music scholars and arts & entertainment managers.
It is an ideal starting point for school leavers to explore where they fit in today’s music industry, and for mature-age students to update their skills for today’s competitive standards.
Students can gain professional, industry-level skills in:
- Performance
- Composition
- Creative Technology (Recording and Audio Engineering Techniques)
- Arts Management (Engaging the Creative Mind and Commerce)?
- Acting
In just 12 months, you will build your musical literacy and academic skills and walk away with an industry-recognised qualification. You also have the option to transition into any of our Bachelor of Music programs after your Diploma studies.
EXPLORE DIFFERENT AREAS OF MUSIC
All Diploma modules are designed to be flexible. You will have numerous opportunities to develop your existing skills, explore areas that may be new and inspiring, and gain an extensive understanding of the arts and entertainment field.
PATHWAY INTO BACHELOR OF MUSIC
The Diploma of Music is a stand-alone tertiary qualification and a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Music degree. All your completed Diploma units are credited, and you can apply to continue your studies as a second-year Bachelor of Music student.
Campus Information
Melbourne • Naarm
Melbourne campus is centrally located in the CBD, one block from Southern Cross Station and close to trams and Flinders St Station. That makes getting there by public transport, from almost anywhere, a cinch.
Sydney • Gadigal
campus is just a two-minute walk from Sydney’s Central Station and the city’s major bus stops. That makes getting to AIM Sydney by public transport, from almost anywhere (yes, really!), a breeze. And with the city’s light rail extension operating in our neighbourhood from mid-2019, you’ll have even more choice as to how you cruise to class.
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This course provides an industry-recognised qualification with multiple career opportunities such as:
- Performer
- Songwriter
- Session Musician
- ??Producer
- Mixing Engineer Assistant
- FOH Engineering Assistant
- Solo Artist
- A&R Assistant
- Record Label Assistant
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
Applicants into undergraduate courses must meet at least one of the following requirements:
have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
Completed at least one term of full-time Higher Education (HE) study (or the part-time equivalent) at AQF level 5 degree or higher (or its overseas equivalent); OR successfully completed an AQF VET qualification Certificate IV or above (or its overseas equivalent).
Applicants who have not completed one term of HE studies or a Certificate IV or above will be assessed on their secondary school results. Please note that other selection criteria, including English proficiency, will be considered.
IELTS Academic
Undergraduate
6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
Postgraduate
6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
PTE Academic
Undergraduate
50-57 with no band less than 42
Postgraduate
58 -64 with no band less than 50
TOEFL iBT
Undergraduate
60 – 78 with a minimum of:
8 in reading,
7 in listening
18 in writing and
16 in speaking
Postgraduate
79-93 with a minimum of:
13 in reading,
12 in listening
21 in writing and
18 in speaking
Duolingo English Test
Undergraduate
105-115 overall, with no band lower than 95-100
Postgraduate
120-125 overall, with no band lower than 105-115
Grade C in GCE O Level English
- Course Code: 111594A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
28560 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD