Course

Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance)

The University of Sydney · Sydney · Sydney Conservatorium of Music · Arts & Social Sciences

Graduate Diploma On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Sydney Conservatorium of Music · Sydney
City
Sydney, New South Wales
Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year
Delivery
On Campus
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 47,500 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Semester 1 Sydney Conservatorium of Music
  • Semester 2 Sydney Conservatorium of Music

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6 overall (no band below 6)

    A minimum result of 6.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

  • TOEFL iBT — 73 overall

    A minimum result of 73 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

  • PTE Academic — 60 overall (no band below 60)

    A minimum result of 60 overall and a minimum result of 60 in each band

Academic entry requirements

  • Admission requires: • a bachelor's degree of higher award from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the School; or • a graduate certificate from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the School; or • completion of the requirements of an embedded graduate certificate in an appropriate discipline, as determined by the School, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification;or • in exceptional circumstances the Head of School and Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Conservatorium, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award; and • successful completion of an audition. Applicants who do not have a recognised tertiary award but who demonstrate an equivalent musical ability and maturity at the audition and interview, and who can show considerable performing experience may be admitted.

About this course

Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance) is a graduate diploma course at The University of Sydney in Sydney, New South Wales. It is listed as 1 year of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, Semester 2. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 47,500 for 2026 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6 (no band below 6).

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Administrative details

Course code
DGNMUPERF3000-0
CRICOS
058359A

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.