AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MUSIC

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES:
MUSIC
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DEVELOPMENT WITH
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
A postgraduate music qualification from the Australian by our world class lecturing staff, each of whom
Institute of Music (AIM) will provide you with the skills, live and breathe music. All are experienced industry
knowledge, and confidence to take the next step in professionals and thought leaders in their fields
your career. With a focus on exploring the relationships of music.
between ideas, theory and your creative practice, you Our postgraduate program offers you flexibility in
will have the opportunity to conduct your studies in an your studies, with a choice of 3 qualifications available
interdisciplinary musical environment. depending on your needs, and how long you choose
Whether you’re a performer, vocalist, producer to study. If you are looking to develop your career,
or composer, our postgraduate study options will and/or continue to focus on developing skills in areas
build upon your undergraduate studies or professional such as performance, sound engineering, composition
experience, guiding you into a structured exploration and music production, our postgraduate program is
of your own creative practice within an academic the solution you are looking for.
framework. You will learn from and be supported

1. 2. 3.
Explore, develop and Collaborate and thrive in AIM’s Harness weekly sessions to
deepen your creative practice inter-disciplinary music scene. produce a research-based creative
within an academic Classical, jazz, contemporary, work. Your final performance,
framework composition and more. portfolio or recording will be
Workshop with peers and supported by a supervisor who is
industry professionals dedicated to seeing you succeed.

4. 5.
Explore more through Be guided and mentored
electives that amplify and by industry experts who will
extend your experience support you through your
academic research

6. 7.
Develop your research, Produce a formal research
analytical and writing skills, report and become a recognised
as well as critical and thought leader in your chosen
creative thinking musical field
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POSTGRADUATE AWARDS Graduate Certificate in Music

The Graduate Certificate in Music is an entry level postgraduate award and can be
completed over 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time. It aims to provide students with the
skills and knowledge in music theory and practice in both academic and industry contexts.
The course is focused on performance, recording and research in a range of professional and
academic environments (live and recorded performance across diverse platforms). Graduates
of this course extend their theoretical, practical, and academic skills to situate their creative
practice within their chosen field.

Graduate Diploma of Music

The Graduate Diploma of Music can be completed over 1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-
time. Students will develop advanced knowledge within a music field in either performance,
composition, academia or a new or existing discipline or professional area. Students will
develop critical analysis skills, learn to provide solutions to complex music and industry
problems and apply specialised technical and creative skills in professional music practice.

Master of Music
The Master of Music can be completed in 2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time.
Students undertaking this award will learn high level personal autonomy, will learn to apply
technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about
developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship in the field of music.
Graduates will demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability through
the delivery of a substantial research-based project and musical capstone
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WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

Go further, Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
deeper and (20 CPs) (20 CPs) (20 CPs) (20 CPs)
broader in your
creative practice Grad Cert in Music*
and career
Graduate Diploma of Music**

Master of Music

1. MAJOR STUDIES
Develop your creative
Graduate Graduate
practice and related
Major Study 1 Major Study 2
research skills. Electives
support Major Study in
(8 CPs) (8 CPs) Graduate Graduate
the first two semesters, Major Study 3 Major Study 4
replaced by additional (12 CPs) (12 CPs)
individual supervision in
the final two semesters. Graduate Graduate
Elective Unit Elective Unit
(4 CPs) (4 CPs)

2. GRADUATE SEMINAR
Present your work to
peers for discussion and Graduate Graduate Graduate Graduate
feedback. Explore the Seminar 1 Seminar 2 Seminar 3 Seminar 4
relationship between (2 CPs) (2 CPs) (2 CPs) (2 CPs)
academic research and
creative practice.

3. RESEARCH PROJECT
Cultivate your research
methods, critical thinking
Graduate Graduate Graduate Graduate
and academic
Research Project 1 Research Project 2 Research Project 3 Research Project 4
communication skills
(6 CPs) (6 CPs) (6 CPs) (6 CPs)
through your music
research project, related
to your creative practice.

*Applicants are required to complete 20 Credit Points in order to qualify for a Graduate Certificate in Music.
**Applicants are required to complete 40 Credit Points in order to qualify for a Graduate Diploma in Music.
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STRENGTHEN YOUR CREATIVE

PRACTICE WITH A ROBUST
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Duration > Graduate Certificate in Music: 20 Credit Points
– 1 semester (6 months full-time or 1 year part-time)
> Graduate Diploma of Music: 40 Credit Points
– 2 semesters (1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time)
> Master of Music: 80 Credit Points
– 4 semesters (2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time)

Start Dates February & July (2 intakes/year)

Locations Melbourne & Sydney

Entry Requirements > Academic and/or relevant work experience (see Who Can Apply)
> Digital Portfolio and/or Interview
> English Language Proficiency of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
(International Students only)
> Identification documents (Passport or Birth Certificate)

Portfolio & Interview Details > Submit a portfolio demonstrating a reasonably high level of achievements
and skills within a relevant area (if required)
> Attend a short interview (if required)

Available to Domestic & International students

FEE-HELP Available to Domestic Students only via the Australian Government’s

Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Provider ID PRV12050

CRICOS Provider Code 00665C

CRICOS Course Code 036831G

(Graduate Certificate in Music)

CRICOS Course Code 036830J

(Graduate Diploma of Music)

CRICOS Course Code 036829B

(Master of Music)

ABN 89 003 261 112 | Provider ID PRV12050 | CRICOS Provider Code 00665C
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WHO CAN APPLY Education / Experience Requirements

I. Applicants who hold a minimum Bachelor level qualification (or equivalent) from a
recognised tertiary provider and can provide evidence of extensive relevant work
experience OR

II. Applicants who hold a recognised VET qualification and can provide evidence of
extensive relevant work experience OR

III. Mature age applicants (21+ yrs) not meeting the above criteria (i, ii, iii) but who can
provide evidence of extensive relevant work or life experience, demonstrating their
potential to undertake study at this level

Documentation Requirements
For Eligible Applicants
I. Previous Study
Applicants to supply certified copies of Testamur and Academic Transcripts
of previous study (in English)

II. Relevant Work Experience

Applicants to supply any certificates, official work records or references
that would support the application to undertake graduate studies at
AIM arising from prior relevant industry experience
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