The Graduate Diploma in Music is a two-semester part-time program which allows students to undertake courses from the Master of Music program (program 5226, plan code MUSCAS5226).

The Graduate Diploma is generally an exit point for those who, for various reasons, are unable to complete the Master's program. Such reasons might include difficulties in coping with the program or a sudden work transfer interstate or overseas. Please state clearly in your initial application your reasons for applying for enrolment in the Graduate Diploma, as preference is given to students enrolling in the Master's program for quota reasons.

Students are required to complete six courses, comprising the compulsory core course plus five electives (below is the list of electives offered in 2010).

1. (1) The Graduate Diploma in Music may be awarded by the Council to a candidate who has satisfactorily completed a program of advanced study.

(2) Candidates may proceed to the Graduate Diploma through part-time or full-time study (Program 5226).

Qualifications
2. (1) A candidate for the Graduate Diploma shall have been awarded an appropriate music degree at Bachelor level from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Standing Committee of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (hereinafter referred to as the Committee).

(2) In exceptional cases, an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the Diploma.

(3) If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe, before permitting enrolment.

Enrolment and Progression
3. (1) An application to enrol as a candidate for the diploma shall be lodged with the Registrar at least two calendar months before the commencement of the semester in which enrolment is to begin.

(2) To qualify for the award of the diploma, candidates must obtain over a period of study of not less than two semesters, six courses in one of the programs offered within the Graduate Diploma in Music. The maximum period of candidature shall be four academic semesters from the date of enrolment. In special cases an extension of these times may be granted by the Committee.

(3) A student enrolling in a course must satisfy the prerequisite or corequisite requirements in that course, which may include undergraduate study. These requirements may be waived at the discretion of the Head of the School/Department/Unit concerned.

(4) The progress of a candidate shall be reviewed annually by the Committee and as a result of the review the Committee may cancel enrolment or take such other action as it considers appropriate.

Fees
4. Candidates shall pay fees as may be determined from time to time by the Council.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Qualification for entry to the program is an appropriate music degree at Bachelor level from an approved university or tertiary institution. In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who submits evidence of other academic or professional qualifications may be admitted.

This program is not available to International students as it is not a full-time program.