Graduate Certificate in Music (GCMus)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Semester
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5299
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Music.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent, or suitable work experience for example choral or orchestral conducting experience.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Late applications may be considered.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
Apply OnlineThis program is not available to international students.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Music?
These performance-based programs provide students with extended application of pedagogical principles, skills and resources in a workshop situation. Students have the opportunity to select courses in instrumental pedagogy, aural studies and methodology, choral or orchestral conducting and classroom pedagogy. Graduates of the program demonstrate knowledge and application of the principles of music pedagogy - instrumental or aural - in educational and community settings.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Music.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent, or suitable work experience for example choral or orchestral conducting experience.
Additional application information
The Graduate Certificate is only available on a part-time basis and is therefore not available to international students
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Music.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Late applications may be considered.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent, or suitable work experience for example choral or orchestral conducting experience.
Visa requirements
International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 0
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Some courses may incur additional costs such as piano accompaniment.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Music
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Music, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCMus List.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Music.
