Graduate Certificate in Music (GCMus)
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (17 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (21 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5299
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Late applications may be considered.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (17 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (21 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5299
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in music, or
- post-secondary study in music, or
- 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).
Relevant work experience includes work in music teaching, arts administration, or any other profession where you have built a portfolio demonstrating your music expertise.
Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be assessed individually and applicants may be required to attend an interview test.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
CRICOS Code: 085543K
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To commence study in Summer - September 30 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: +61 7 3346 9872
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.
In 2024 Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens who are commencing in this program. If you are a commencing student and you have been awarded a CSP, UQ Admissions will contact you within a week of you accepting your offer with instructions for how you can then accept your CSP. Additionally, a task will appear in mySI-net that will prompt you to accept your CSP and complete the HECS-HELP eCAF. Please note that, if CSPs are limited, places will be allocated on the basis of academic merit.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Music.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 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
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in music, or
- post-secondary study in music, or
- 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).
Relevant work experience includes work in music teaching, arts administration, or any other profession where you have built a portfolio demonstrating your music expertise.
Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be assessed individually and applicants may be required to attend an interview test.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Additional application requirements
For information about the audition process for performance courses (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the course profiles.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 085543K
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To commence study in Summer - September 30 of the year of commencement.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Some courses may incur additional costs such as piano accompaniment.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Music
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Music
To graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Music a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
- Master of Music (#24)
