Diploma of Music

Griffith University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00233E

The Diploma of Music is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Music. You'll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future studies.Situated in Queensland's vibrant cultural precinct, the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University at South Bank is acoustically and architecturally unparalleled in Australia. Study with a community of like-minded peers as you learn from award-winning music educators and benefit from the Queensland Conservatorium's strong partnerships with local cultural institutions.You'll study academic foundations courses to develop a strong foundation in topics like exploring music, performance study, 'my life as a musician', as well as studio courses, and where relevant, Conservatorium Ensemble Studies, with additional support and access to a dedicated First Year Coordinator and Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) run by high-achieving students.

Subjects

  • Composition Study 1 (Part 1)
  • Composition Study 1 (Part 2)
  • Creative Studio Practices 1
  • Creative Studio Practices 2
  • Ensemble and Collaborative Activity 1A
  • Ensemble and Collaborative Activity 1B
  • Ensemble and Collaborative Activity 1C
  • Ensemble and Collaborative Activity 1D
  • Exploring Music
  • Interactive Music
  • Keyboard Foundation Skills 1
  • Keyboard Foundation Skills 2
  • Keyboard Skills (Classical Voice/Composition)
  • Listed electives and/or Free-choice electives
  • Music Theory and Aural Studies 1
  • Music Theory and Aural Studies 2
  • My Life as a Musician 1
  • Performance Study 1 (Part 1)
  • Performance Study 1 (Part 2)
  • Popular Music Performance 1
  • Popular Music Performance 2
  • Real-Time Systems

Standard entry requirements

None

Recognition

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website: Credit transfer Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. View credit precedents for this program

Study pathways

Combined diploma/degree Upon successful completion of this diploma, you'll be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Music (1419).

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
South Bank Campus International: $35,500 No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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