Course overview
The Diploma of Music is a tertiary music qualification designed for school-leavers and mature age students interested in gaining the skills to explore a career in music via a broad spectrum of music study units. The year-long course is industry-oriented and designed for aspiring performers, composers, music producers, scholars and arts and entertainment professionals to gain foundational knowledge, skills and a headstart in the music industry. You will collaborate with students across all departments on recording projects, performances, installations and more. You will also learn academic fundamentals and music theory. Graduate with music literacy, learning aptitude and a clear perspective on your future focus. You will be able to either enter the industry with a recognised qualification or go straight into the second year of one of our specialised Bachelor of Music programs.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Audio, composition, music, performance.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Performer, songwriter, session musician, producer, mixing engineer assistant, FOH engineering assistant, solo artist, A&R assistant, record label assistant.
Other Information
Fees and charges
Refer to Australian Institute of Music current fee information.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants under 21 (including current Year 12s) Applicants under the age of 21 must provide evidence of at least one of the following: satisfactory completion of HSC (Higher School Certificate) including a minimum of English Standard. Note that any result below a Band 3 in English Standard may require further assessment satisfactory completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma qualification satisfactory completion of an AQF VET qualification (Certificate IV and above, or equivalent as assessed by DET) satisfactory completion of at least 6 months full-time tertiary study (AQF level 5 or higher). Applicants with work and life experience Applicants who are 21 years of age or older at the time of application are entitled to mature-age consideration. Mature-age applicants may obtain entry by submitting a digital portfolio and/or attending an interview. For applicants who do not meet the above criteria, admission may be granted by the Director of Academic Affairs or nominee based on a documented assessment of the applicant's overall ability to undertake the program of study and to achieve the course learning outcomes. For more information, contact AIM directly .
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- Sydney CampusNSW