Diploma in Music (Commercial Music and Song Writing)

University of Adelaide, The

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00123M

Do you want to perform as an artist? Or write and produce behind the scenes? There’s so much more to the music industry than the voices we hear on the radio and the stars on stage. Commercial music professionals are business and software savvy. They’re creative, innovative and always ready to collaborate. Our Diploma in Music (Commercial Music and Song Writing) prepares you for the entertainment and media industries of the 21st century. You will: develop song writing and composition skills in a variety of contemporary music genres, take courses in sound recording and production, music theory, and business, create and present original work, get real industry experience, attend presentations by music guests with international profiles and learn from active professionals.

Standard entry requirements

  • Applicants must have South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or equivalent and Audition/Interview. Various, pending Area of Specialisation. These include: year 12 Solo performance or AMEB Practical Grade 6-7, or CPM Advancing Step 4, plus year 12 Musicianship or AMEB Grade 5 Theory (or international equivalents)
  • The ability to read music
  • Familiarity with computer systems and software, music software and hardware.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
North Terrace International: $37,500 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 1 year

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