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