Course Structure

The Diploma of Music (Composition & Production) is delivered over two trimesters and is structured to build your technical, creative, and collaborative capabilities step by step.

Trimester One

• Production Major 1 – PSP209
  Develop foundational skills in music production and begin shaping your creative voice through hands-on projects.

• Music Collaboration Stream 1 (Elective)
  Work with fellow students across disciplines to create collaborative works in a real-world team environment.

• Music Theory 1 – PSP203
  Learn the fundamentals of contemporary music theory to enhance your understanding and application in composition.

• Ear Training 1 – PSP204
  Train your ear to identify pitch, rhythm, and harmonic relationships critical to composing and producing music.

• History of Popular Music – PSP201
  Explore the evolution of modern music and how influential artists and genres have shaped today’s music landscape.

• Introduction to Music Technology – PSP202
  Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and digital audio workstations.

Trimester Two

• Production Major 2 – PSP219
  Advance your production skills with more complex techniques, incorporating creative direction and technical finesse.

• Music Collaboration Stream 2 (Elective)
  Deepen your collaborative experience, taking part in larger and more dynamic creative projects.

• Music Theory 2 – PSP213
  Build upon foundational theory with advanced concepts to support complex composition and arrangement.

• Ear Training 2 – PSP214
  Refine your aural skills to detect subtle musical elements and support professional-level music creation.

• Composition and Arranging – PSP212
  Apply theory and creativity to develop original compositions and arrangements in various styles and settings.

• Introduction to Music Business – PSP211
  Understand the core principles of the music industry including publishing, copyright, royalties, and career management.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Age Requirement

• Applicants must be at least 17 years of age at the time of commencement.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Successful completion of Year 12 in the Australian school system, OR

• An equivalent qualification with a Senior Secondary Certificate including a pass in General English, OR

• A Certificate IV (or higher) – for Bachelor-level applicants, OR

• A Certificate III (or higher) – for Diploma-level applicants

English Language Proficiency

International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following:

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0

• TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 73, with a minimum writing score of 18

• PTE Academic: Overall score between 50–57

• Cambridge English (CAE) – C1 Advanced: Overall score of 169

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will be equipped with a versatile skill set suitable for a wide range of creative roles within the music and media industries. Potential career pathways include:

• DJ

• Screen Composer

• Composer

• Music Producer

• Music Editor

These roles span across industries such as film, television, gaming, advertising, live events, and recording studios, providing graduates with diverse avenues to apply their expertise.