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University of New England (UNE)

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Diploma in Music

  • Diploma

This course was previously known as the Diploma in Music Skills. This program provides students with music training in an online environment.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
4 years part-time
Course Code
DipMus
Study Mode
Online

About this course

This course was previously known as the Diploma in Music Skills.

This program provides students with music training in an online environment. Students build their music performance, aural and music technology skills, with options for further developing their skills in songwriting, composition, performance, music production and knowledge of the historical, cultural and theoretical background of music genres. Graduates of the program will have developed confidence in a wide variety of music skills and knowledge. On completion of the degree, pathways to further study include progression to a full bachelor level program in Music or Education.

Applications for 2020 will close at midday for the following Trimesters:

Trimester 1: Thursday 13 February

Trimester 2: Thursday 11 June

Trimester 3: Thursday 8 October

Note:
Information on the Audition can be accessed from the 'I would like to know more about this course' link below.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see
Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule
and
Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures
)
;
and

(a) shall complete a satisfactory written personal statement assessed by the discipline within six months prior to the date of enrolment;
and

(b) shall have on admission to the degree a performing standard equivalent to Grade 6 of the Australian Examinations Board demonstrated via audition or music performance qualifications;
and

(c) shall have on admission to the degree a music theory standard equivalent to Grade 4 of the Australian Music Examinations Board demonstrated via music performancequalifications or the successful completion of a music theory test set by the Music Discipline Convenor.

OR

Former or current UNE students may transfer into the Diploma in Music on the basis of previous Music studies completed as part of a University of New England degree where they have:

(a) completed MUSI121 with a Credit grade or higher;
and

(b) completed MUSI101 or MUSI110 or MUSI111 with a Credit grade or higher.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate a broad knowledge of theoretical and technical music concepts, with some depth in music theory, music technology and performance;
  2. demonstrate cognitive and communication skills to analyse and apply music theory to a range of situations;
  3. demonstrate cognitive, creative, communication and technical skills to analyse and plan approaches to music composition and performance;
  4. transfer and apply theoretical concepts, music technology skills and creative skills to a range of musical environments; and
  5. demonstrate initiative, judgement, and personal responsibility in decision-making and problem-solving while working both in collaboration with others and independently.

Career pathways

Diploma in Music graduates will have a broad background of music skills to pursue further study or to assist with future employment in a range of areas requiring a basic knowledge of a particular area of music.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of New England (UNE).
88.1%
Overall satisfaction
81%
Skill scale
78.6%
Teaching scale
67.7%
Employed full-time