Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance and Pedagogy)

    Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance and Pedagogy)

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 42,500 / Year(s)
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024

    Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance and Pedagogy)

    About

    Share your passion

    Music education is a rewarding and invigorating area to work in. It challenges and inspires musicians all around the world.

    This one-year degree combines performance studies in your specialisation with the theory, method and practice of teaching.

    Our Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance and Pedagogy) advances your technical mastery as you: 

    • undertake weekly one-to-one lessons with performance staff
    • build pedagogical skills and knowledge through seminars and workshops
    • gain hands-on experience through teaching practise in selected schools and colleges
    • perform two minor recitals with pedagogy related content.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Career Readiness

    Graduates commence dual careers as performers in one or more specialist branches, such as solo performance, chamber music or orchestral playing and secondly as teachers able to function successfully in a variety of settings and circumstances. Subject to local registration or accreditation requirements, graduates may consider primary or secondary level teaching in the private studio, the school and college campus, as well as various teaching modes, such as individual, or small-group.

    The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 110

    How to Apply

    Online application checklist

    • Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
    • Attach the following as PDF files
      • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
      • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
      • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
      • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
      • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
    • Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

    System Requirements

    The application site is optimised for:

    • Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
    • You must use an English language keyboard
    • Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services

    Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance and Pedagogy)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide