Diploma of Music/Bachelor of Music - 251801

Diploma of Music/Bachelor of Music

251801

Creative and Performing Arts

The Diploma of Music is a pathway to the Bachelor of Music. Develop foundational skills in a supportive environment, learning from award-winning educators and engaging with local cultural institutions.

Full time

Course Fee

CSP/$9600 (1st year contribution)

Griffith University - Brisbane City (South Bank)

Start Date

Mar 2026

Duration

3 years Full time

Offer Rounds

23 Dec 2025

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

The Diploma of Music is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Music. You’ll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future studies. Situated in Queensland’s vibrant cultural precinct, the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University at Brisbane City (South Bank) is acoustically and architecturally unparalleled in Australia. Study with a community of like-minded peers as you learn from award-winning music educators and benefit from the Queensland Conservatorium’s strong partnerships with local cultural institutions. You’ll study academic foundation courses in topics like exploring music, performance study, ‘my life as a musician’, as well as studio courses, and where relevant, Conservatorium Ensemble Studies.Benefit from additional support and access to a dedicated First Year Coordinator and Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) run by high-achieving students. For more course information, visit Diploma of Music at GU.

Griffith University

Note

Griffith University will commence making offers on 21 November 2025, however additional auditions and offers may be considered in subsequent rounds should places still be available.

Majors

For available majors, please refer to the separate entry for Griffith University’s Bachelor of Music.

Combined diploma/degrees

Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Music.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Other requirements

Important offer advice: Should you receive an offer into this program you will be required to enrol into classes* within a short timeframe. This information will be included in your Starting@Griffith email and expressed in the number of days from the day of issue of your email and is in line with the offer response date in your QTAC offer email. Please note that the number of days can vary depending on when the offer was made. This requirement applies irrespective of whether you accepted conditionally or unconditionally. If you do not enrol* into at least one class for your program by 5pm on the response day your offer will lapse. Lapsed offers are not automatically reinstated and reinstatement is subject to available places. *Enrolling into classes means that you are advising when you are attending class/es. Enrolment must be submitted.

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.; Audition/Folio (Folio is required for Composition; Creative Music Technology; Production and Songwriting only)

Fixed closing date

Applicants must apply to QTAC, pay their audition fee and submit their phase one video recorded audition or Folio and Artistic Statement to Griffith University by 3 September 2025 to be guaranteed an audition in the first audition round. Applicants who wish to apply after this date may be considered in subsequent audition and offer rounds should places still be available. Late applicants should refer to the Auditions website for information.

Additional entry requirements

Admission to this program requires applicants to upload a portfolio of materials relevant to your artistic identity (eg. performances, compositions etc.) along with an Artistic Statement as the first phase of a two-phase process. Applicants progressing to Phase two will be required to attend an audition and interview. Visit the Auditions website for up to date messaging and information on audition requirements, audition fees and submitting your audition portfolio to the Queensland Conservatorium.

Phase two auditions will take place at the Queensland Conservatorium, Brisbane City (South Bank) from 29 September – 3 October 2025. Griffith University will commence making offers on 21 November 2025, however additional auditions and offers may be considered in subsequent rounds should places still be available. Applicants must ensure they order their preferences accordingly; refer to the QTAC website. Applicants must nominate their current specialisation (eg. Instrument, genre, creative output etc.) on their QTAC application and pay the $50 non-refundable audition fee to Griffith University. You may audition on more than one specialisation as part of a single audition.

Applicants may audition as a Performer and/or Creative Practitioner in up to 2 of the following specialisations: Guitar (classical), Harp, Percussion, Piano/Keyboard (classical), Saxophone (classical), Bassoon (classical), Cello (classical), Clarinet (classical), Cornets (classical), Double bass (classical), Euphonium (classical), Flute (classical), French horn (classical), Horns (classical), Oboe (classical), Trombone (classical), Trumpet (classical), Tuba (classical), Viola (classical), Violin (classical), Voice (classical), Contemporary Bass (jazz/pop), Contemporary Drums (jazz/pop), Contemporary Guitar (jazz/pop), Contemporary Piano (jazz/pop), Contemporary Voice (jazz/pop), Clarinet (jazz), Flute (jazz), Saxophone (jazz), Trombone (jazz), Trumpet (jazz), Violin (jazz), Instruments of Indigenous, Asian or other global cultures, Composer, Songwriter, Creative Music Technology and Production.

Griffith Guaranteed Admission Schemes do not apply to this program.

Assumed knowledge

English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Gain the skills to transition from student to professional life. While in the supportive Conservatorium environment, you will have opportunities to refine your skills, focus and target your professional options and gain first-hand experience. You’ll have a greater understanding of what’s required to succeed in the entertainment industry, community arts and relevant ensembles.

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