Diploma of Music Performance

Entry requirements — Local Students

There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the creativity that makes each applicant unique.

We're looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply today.

Year 12's

There's no ATAR requirement for any of our courses. There are no subject or individual score requirements either.

Applications must meet the following criteria:

Completion of Year 12, or the state or international equivalent — this includes VCE, Senior VCE VM*, HSC, IB or state/international equivalent

A successful entry conversation with a Future Student Advisor

A creative submission or portfolio relevant to your chosen course — see our Creative Submission Guide for what to include

*Senior VCE VM applicants are eligible for diploma courses only, which may be used as a pathway into a bachelor's degree.

Non-Year 12's

Applications must meet one of the following criteria:

Completion of at least half of the first year of study (0.5 EFTSL) of a higher education diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree or higher, or international equivalent

A VET Certificate or Diploma

An international equivalent qualification

Work and life experience

Applications must also meet the following criteria:

A successful entry conversation with a Future Student Advisor

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Entry requirements — International Students

International students must meet the following criteria:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at course commencement

Successful completion of a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12

English proficiency

Applicants might have to attend an interview

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Eligibility requirements

Collarts is a place where music, passion, and industry knowledge collide. We're not just looking for students; we're on the lookout for future creative experts. Our first step towards finding them is via an admissions interview where you get to discuss your experiences, background, and reasons why this field is calling your name.

There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the kaleidoscope of creativity that makes each applicant unique.

• Show us what you've got in an audition showcasing two contrasting contemporary pieces or two original songs that scream 'you.' These pieces may be performed solo, but the use of accompanist(s), or a quality backing track, is preferred. Applicants should bring all elements required for their performance (instrument, guitar leads, etc) to the audition. The audition will conclude with a short informal conversation to discuss your experience in the creative industry and areas of interest.
• Take part in a written music theory evaluation to help us assess your theoretical knowledge (note this is not a pass/fail scenario).

English language requirements

Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0).

Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency:

• Results of English subjects in a range of countries’ secondary school certificate, A Level or the International Baccalaureate. Please contact international@collarts.edu.au if you have any questions.
• Successful completion of an English course at any of our pathway providers.