Diploma Of Music

The University of Sydney

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Career based/Vocational

Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

1/31/2026

Start Date

US$31567

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Our Diploma of Music offers programs in Classical Performance, Jazz Studies, Composition, Contemporary Music, Digital Music and Media, Composition for Creative Industries, Historical Performance and Chinese instrumental performance. Studying the Diploma of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium will provide you with vocational training in music skills at a high level if you are aspiring to a professional career in music performance or in music technology. It is also a great pathway to our internationally regarded Bachelor of Music degrees. Future study options Eligible candidates may proceed to the Bachelor of Music (Performance), Bachelor of Music (Composition), Bachelor of Music (Music Education) or the Bachelor of Music. These degrees provide admission to a range of Sydney Conservatorium postgraduate and graduate entry coursework and research programs. Graduate opportunities Graduates of the Diploma of Music are broadly educated musicians able to apply their knowledge, skills and attitudes creatively and flexibly in a variety of music and music-related professions such as: Artist agent Arts administrator Chamber/orchestral musician Orchestra manager Concert manager Concert soloist Contemporary musician Ethnomusicologist Event producer Festival or venue manager Jazz musician Music producer Musicologist Piano accompanist Private studio teacher

For international students

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses. Alternatively, applicants may be granted admission on the basis of: having successfully undertaken tertiary studies in music at or above Diploma level to the equivalent of at least one year of study. IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$47,900.00 (US$ 31,567) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

Sydney Conservatorium of Music campus, 1 Conservatorium Road, SYDNEY, New South Wales, 2000, SYDNEY, Australia

About

The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is currently ranked in the top 50 universities in the world.* It is also first in Australia and fourth in the world for graduate employability (2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings). Students come from 134 different countries to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
There are plenty of facilities to enjoy on campus, including a gym with a heated Olympic-size swimming pool and a rock climbing centre. Students can soak up some culture at the University’s art galleries and museums, grab coffee, breakfast or lunch at one of the 30 cafes and restaurants, and enjoy after-work drinks and entertainment at the on-campus bars.
All enrolled students have the opportunity to get involved in clubs and societies run by the University of Sydney Union (USU). There are more than 200, ranging from sports clubs to language and cultural groups. Students can also establish their own clubs, with support from USU.
There are many support services available to students, including disability services, careers advisers, a confidential counselling service, health service, and financial assistance office. When it comes to studying, students have access to the largest academic library in the southern hemisphere. It spans over 11 locations and holds more than 5.2 million books, journals and ebooks.
It is possible for students to expand their career opportunities through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the University’s 270 overseas programs.

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