The Postgraduate Certificate in Music builds on undergraduate study by allowing you to delve deeper into your selected areas of study.
This is a 60-point programme of focussed study to sharpen your skills and development in preparation for the professional world and possible progression to masters study.
The PGCertMus is a 60-point programme that gives students the opportunity to take a wide range of postgraduate-level courses to support their particular interests and aspirations.
As they seek to expand their knowledge base prior to moving into careers or further postgraduate study, they will be guided by the School’s exceptional teachers and supervisors.
Students will make up the 60-point requirement by choosing from a range of electives including courses in: composition, orchestration, advanced sonic arts, performance, musicology, conducting repertoire and pedagogy.
Please see the University Calendar for more information.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
Bachelor of Music
You must have a grade point average of 3.5 of higher across 75 points of Stage III courses in your degree.
If you completed your Bachelor of Music more than three years prior to your proposed commencement of the PGCertMus, then you may be required to provide an application portfolio. We will contact you directly if this is required as part of your application.
Alternatively if you have relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience which is deemed equivalent to the above standard, then you may be considered for admission into the Postgraduate Certificate in Music.
As part of your Application for Admission, you will need to submit an application portfolio using SlideRoom.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
A Bachelor degree
No bands below 6.0.
You must have completed a Bachelors degree at a recognised university (or similar institution), with a grade point equivalent of 3.5 or higher.
Your degree should have been in a relevant discipline (arts, creative arts, education, humanities, or performing arts), and it should have included a music component.
You may be required to provide a portfolio as part of the assessment of your application. We will contact you directly if this is required.
Alternatively if you have relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience which is deemed equivalent to the above standard, then you may be considered for admission into the Postgraduate Certificate in Music.
As part of your Application for Admission, you will need to submit an application portfolio using SlideRoom.
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.02 per point, estimated at $481.20 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
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| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 28 February |
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| Ends – 27 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 18 July |
| Ends – 14 November |
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Postgraduate study in music boosts your potential to build a successful career in music, performing arts or related areas of creative practice, including music education and community music. On completion of the PGCertMus you will be well-grounded in your chosen area and well-placed to both pursue professional goals and confidently engage in further postgraduate study.
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