Graduate Diploma in Music (Ethnomusicology)

    Graduate Diploma in Music (Ethnomusicology)

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 30,367 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Graduate Diploma in Music (Ethnomusicology)

    About

    Overview

    The Graduate Diploma in Music is a one-year program designed for university graduates in any field who wish to undertake graduate study in music.

    To support the writing of your Graduate Diploma in Music (Ethnomusicology) dissertation, you will undertake the subject The Ethnography of Music, where seminars and discussions centre on key issues – both historical and current – in ethnomusicology. Topics include ethnographic representation, fieldwork methods, ethical issues in field research, and connecting musical analysis with cultural analysis. You will be assisted to become ‘experts’ in a case study in an area of interest to you. You also choose from a range of academic and non-Western ensemble elective subjects relevant to your area of research and interest.

    Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in Music you may be eligible to apply for masters by coursework or research in Music.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum eligibility

    You’re considered an international student based on your citizenship – even if you're studying in Australia.

    Masters

    You must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution. Most Masters degrees also require a minimum WAM (Weighted Average Mark)based on your previous studies for entry. You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you’re eligible for a specific Masters degree.

    Depending on your previous studies and experience you could also be eligible for credit towards your studies at the University.

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    Doctorates

    If you go on to a doctorate, you need to have completed an Honours and Masters degree in the relevant discipline. Additional qualifications and work experience is also taken into consideration.

    Go to Graduate research study for more information

    To find out about assessment and our admissions criteria, see How you're selected.

    Course-specific requirements

    Graduate coursework degrees may have specific interviews, portfolios and supplementary tests you need to do before you can be accepted into a degree.

    To find out about specific requirements, review the entry and application information for the course you're interested in to find out what these are.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS: Score: 7.0, with no band less than 6.5.

    TOEFL: Score: 94+, with writing 24; speaking 20; reading 19; listening 20.

    PEARSON: Score: 72+, with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 64.

    CAMBRIDGE: Score: 185+, with no skill less than 176.

    Career

    The Graduate Diploma in Music provides eligibility for entry into the Master of Music by coursework or research.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    30,367 / year
    Application Fee 154

    Graduate Diploma in Music (Ethnomusicology)

    University of Melbourne

    University of Melbourne

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne