Undergraduate Certificate in Music
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Overview
6 months full time
February, July
July
Regretfully, we are no longer accepting enrolments into this course. The undergraduate certificate was initiated as an interim measure during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has now been discontinued by the Tertiary Education and Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA).
What are my options?
You may wish to consider enrolment in the Bachelor of Music as an alternative.
The discontinued Undergraduate Certificate in Music consisted of six of the Bachelor subjects, with the same subject learning outcomes and assessments.
Should you prefer not to commit to the full three years of study with the Bachelor qualification, you have the option to exit with an Associate Degree of Music after two years.
Entry requirements for the Bachelor (and Associate) are the same as for Undergraduate Certificate. The Bachelor can be studied full-time or part-time.
Career Pathways
Where will the Undergraduate Certificate in Music take me?
Study Pathways
On successful completion of this certificate, you will be eligible for entry to our Bachelor of Music.
Course Details
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including assignments, music recitals, practical demonstrations, aural and written exams, oral presentations, and folio work.
Units of Study
Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at Melbourne Polytechnic are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters; full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part-time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Description | Year | Semester |
| BOM114 | Culture & context of music | Elective | Contextualize your musical activity through reflection, analysis, and cultural identification. Participate in weekly lectures, seminars and tutorials to develop critical thinking skills, broaden stylistic awareness and understanding, and encourage self-reflection and engagement with your cultural values | 1 | 1 |
| BOM115 | Music practice 1 | Elective | Develop practical abilities on your chosen instrument and gain a working knowledge of a broad range of contemporary music styles, instrumental/vocal techniques, approaches to creativity and diversity of language through the demonstrated absorption of musical repertoire from a range of genres | 1 | 1 |
| BOM110 | Contemporary music theory 1 | Elective | This subject will develop fundamental skills in the principles and notational practices of western music with a focus on contemporary music. The subject will be divided between theory classwork and keyboard skills. Topics covered, include: chord nomenclature; construction of scales (major and common minor); intervals; triads; cycle of 4ths/5ths; inversions; voice leading; four note chords; modes of the major scale; modulation; reading and writing in bass and treble clef; and rudimentary keyboard skills. | 1 | 1 |
| BOM111 | Aural musicianship 1 | Elective | This subject will develop aural skills in a systematic and progressive manner, in order to inform and synthesise all your work in the course. The subject will be divided between recognition work in the classroom and production work through practical musical activities that integrate listening, singing, improvisation, and reading with instruments. This first unit will introduce aural recognition and production of texture; timbre; compass; tessitura; range; tempo; dynamic; articulation; pitch; rhythm ; density; metre; placement in space ; structure; and pace | 1 | 1 |
| BOM112 | Contemporary ensemble 1 | Elective | Develop ensemble skills within a specified contemporary style. Obtain a working knowledge of instrumental/vocal techniques and approaches to creativity and diversity of language through the performance of musical repertoire. Weekly sessions will develop collaborative approaches to developing music performance and rehearsal techniques; stylistically appropriate interpretation; and ensemble communication as a supporting player and as an accompanist. | 1 | 1 |
| BOM113 | Intercultural ensemble 1 | Elective | Develop ensemble skills within a specified non-European music tradition, explored through a combination of lectures, student presentations and practical engagement. Develop rhythmic and melodic musicianship through the study of traditional repertoire. Weekly sessions will develop an understanding of cultural context in music making; cross-cultural musicianship; and conceptual flexibility across cultures and genres | 1 | 1 |
| BOM115 | Music practice 1 | Elective | 1 | 2 | |
| BOM124 | Career strategies in music industry | Elective | From management of an online presence to creating a cohesive artistic identity and brand, the subject provides a survey of ways in which contemporary music artists intersect with their audiences and the range of ways they might manage their commercial prospects. Introduction to concepts underpinning the marketing process and strategies used to promote music products. Investigate social media and online marketing and traditional marketing strategies for music products, distribution and promotion of digital music products and undertake analysis of markets - branding; communication strategies; marketing planning process and strategy development ; marketing research; business ethics, marketing law and compliance ; direct marketing and e-commerce ; marketing plans; online marketing strategies; broadcast distribution; professional online conduct ; Press Kit construction; digital distribution; and copywriting, licensing and publishing | 1 | 2 |
| BOM224 | Introduction to music technology | Elective | Investigate the principles of live audio production in music and study the following areas; fundamental physics of sound, the microphone, the structure of a channel strip and mixing desk, the application of these principles in a DAW environment, analog/digital conversion, the principles and application of digital signal processing and the history and impact of the recording on contemporary music practice. Software used should support and prepare you for BOM310 | 1 | 2 |
| BOM112 | Contemporary ensemble 1 | Core | 1 | 2 | |
| BOM123 | Intercultural ensemble 2 | Elective | Build on ensemble skills developed in Intercultural Ensemble 1. The specified tradition will be explored through a combination of lectures, student presentations and practical engagement. Develop rhythmic and melodic musicianship through the study of traditional repertoire. Weekly sessions will develop an understanding of cultural context in music making; cross-cultural musicianship; and conceptual flexibility across cultures and genres | 1 | 2 |
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Fees & Costs
Fee-paying Places
| Per year | $10360 |
| Per semester | $10360 |
| Per year | $0 |
| Per semester | $0 |
When you are studying higher education courses you may qualify for FEE-HELP payments for part or all of your tuition fees. FEE-HELP loans do not cover materials costs.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Requirements
Selection for this course is based on applicants meeting specific criteria and successful outcome of an interview/audition.
When the applicant initiates the application process, they will receive a Welcome Email containing a hyperlink to schedule an interview/audition.
Register for audition and attend at the allocated day/time.
At audition applicants are expected to demonstrate:
- Performance capabilities on a chosen instrument/voice (equivalent to grade 4 AMEB or above).
- Musicianship skills: theory (equivalent to grade 4 AMEB or above), aural, and music literacy.
- How the course aligns with the applicant's career goals.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) School leavers will need to have satisfactorily completed VCE (or equivalent) with no specified minimum ATAR score.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study The successful completion of a VET diploma in any discipline will be taken into consideration as part of the audition and interview process. Melbourne Polytechnic Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Performance) graduates are eligible to articulate into 2nd year of Bachelor of Music.
Applicants with higher education A complete or incomplete higher education qualification in any discipline will be taken into consideration as part of the audition and interview process.
Applicants with work and life experience Applicants will need to demonstrate relevant industry or life experience and the capacity to work at degree level.
You must complete an audition.For further information, please email musicadmin@melbournepolytechnic.edu.auHigher Education Admissions Criteria
As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:
If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.
If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.
If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.
If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency, to include studies in music (group and/or solo performance)English: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
Other: Applicants are required to participate in an interview and audition
Interviews and auditions by Skype or telephone are available for applicants overseas or interstate. For further information, please email musicadmin@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
Next Steps
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Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.
All applicants must successfully complete an audition and interview.
- Audition performance requirements: (approx. level: AMEB grade 4).
- Audition music craft requirements: theory (approx. level: AMEB grade 4), technique (instrumental/vocal), aural recognition and music reading skills
When we receive your application, the International Office will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your application and provide you additional instructions.
If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call 1300 635 276
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