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Graduate Diploma in Music (Composition) (M01CO) // Entry and participation requirements
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Further study
Contact
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Coordinator
Associate Professor Stuart Greenbaum
Entry requirements
This program is designed for graduates of undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than music.
1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criterion –
- an undergraduate degree or equivalent at a pass level with an average of H2B (70%) in the major; or
- at least five years of documented professional experience relevant to the specialisation.
2. Selection into the Composition specialisation will be subject to successful assessment of a composition folio.
3. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews, or may call for written work, referee reports, or employer references to elucidate any of the above.
Application Procedure
Detailed information is available via www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/graddipmus
Composition Folio
Applicants must submit a folio of two or three original works only with at least one notated, bound score and at least one work written in the last two years. Recordings of MIDI versions are acceptable however it is advisable to submit at least one example of a live or studio performance. All recordings, including electro-acoustic works, should be submitted on CD
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Last updated: 30 January 2024