Graduate Diploma in Arts major in Music

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

Within Music, you can study performance and hone your musical skills. Learn from some of the finest instrument teachers in the country. You can learn about music technology, gain an insight into the music industry and understand the relationship between music and the wider community. You will learn how to write about music and analyse different strategies of music education.
You also have the opportunity to participate in the University’s choir or orchestra during your studies.

GradDipArts - Graduate Diploma in Arts

Increase your musical knowledge and analysis, learn about the history of music, and explore music technology. You can gain a broad knowledge and understanding of Western musical techniques and styles. You can study the fundamental skills of harmony, counterpoint, aural and keyboard skills and analysis.

If you wish to study performance or composition, a Bachelor of Music provides a comprehensive music education for aspiring musicians.

The music industry runs on more than performers and composers. Behind the music there are people with an in-depth knowledge of artistic demands and industry standards. Our graduates have found careers in performance, education, broadcasting, journalism and academia.

Complete 120 points comprising:

45 points from Bachelor of Arts major in Music Stage III Courses, and
At least 15 points from Additional Courses from the Bachelor of Arts major in Music, and
0 to 60 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedules

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

Bachelor of Arts major in Music Stage III Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following:

ANTHRO 301 - Contemporary Research in Music and Culture (15 points)

ANTHRO 329 - Music of East Asia: Tradition, Modernity and Globalisation (15 points)

ANTHRO 357 - Gender, Sexuality and Popular Music (15 points)

MUS 306 - Conducting 3 (15 points)

MUS 325 - Music as History (15 points)

MUS 330 - Music Production Studio 5  (15 points)

MUS 331 - Music Production Studio 6 (15 points)

MUS 332 - Songcraft and Music Production Project 1  (15 points)

MUS 334 - Sound Design for Film and Video Games (15 points)

MUS 340 - Analytical Methods (15 points)

MUS 345 - History, Music and Ideas: Rethinking the Classical Canon (15 points)

MUS 346 - Experimental Music in the 20th and 21st Centuries (15 points)

MUS 347 - Genre and Convention in Instrumental Music (15 points)

MUS 348 - Music on Stage and Screen (15 points)

MUS 349 - Topic in World Music (15 points)

MUS 355 - Special Topic: Music Futures (15 points)

MUS 356 - Special Topic: Ragas of India (15 points)

MUS 357 - Special Topic (15 points)

MUS 358 - Musical Interface Design (15 points)

MUS 359 - Special Topic (15 points)

MUS 362 - Pedagogical Approaches for the School and Studio (15 points)

MUS 363 - Music and Community Engagement (15 points)

MUS 364 - Studio Pedagogy (15 points)

MUS 399 - Advanced Musicking (15 points)

Additional Courses from the Bachelor of Arts major in Music

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

MUSI-BA - Bachelor of Arts major in Music (120 points)

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedules

Complete 0 to 60 points from the following:

BA - Bachelor of Arts (360 points)

BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (120 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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