CUA50820 Diploma of Music
Let your talent for music and performance take centre stage!
The music industry is electric and expanding rapidly, with WA artists making waves and turning heads on the national and international stage! Participants will extend their industry knowledge, learn how to negotiate contracts, manage copyright arrangements, and build on their performance techniques and repertoire.
Overview
Campus Broome
When Available all year
Study Mode On Campus
The Diploma of Music is your backstage pass to earning your moment in the spotlight!
Level up your skills to break into the wider music scene, gain state and national exposure, and turn up the volume on your career.
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Refine your rehearsal techniques and collaborate effectively with ensembles
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Curate engaging performance sets and plan shows that captivate audiences.
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Lead groups with confidence, musical direction, and creative vision
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Deliver professional-level performances with strategic planning and artistic flair
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Create original compositions using digital tools and production software.
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Take your music from concept to polished product with professional recording techniques.
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Stay balanced and healthy while navigating the demands of a creative lifestyle
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Market your music, grow your audience, and build a compelling brand.
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Protect your creative work and understand your rights in the music business.
- you have some in-depth experience working in an area of specialisation within the music industry. This may include, but is not limited to, musicians, songwriters, sound engineers and artist managers.
- you may have been working in the Music Industry for an extended period of time but are interested in building and maintaining currency and expertise
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $4,898.34 | $822.55 | $5,720.89 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements |
| CUAIND412 | Provide freelance services |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
| CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts |
| CUAMCP511 | Compose music using music technology |
| CUAMGT511 | Manage artists and their careers |
| CUAMKG511 | Manage the promotion of creative acts |
| CUAMPF411 | Rehearse music for group performances |
| CUAMPF511 | Develop programs for performances |
| CUAMPF515 | Develop instrumental techniques and expand repertoire |
| CUAMPF517 | Provide musical leadership in performances |
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
| CUASOU419 | Mix recorded music |
| CUASOU504 | Produce sound recordings |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUAMPF611 | Plan and present music performances |
Available all year, 2025
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $4,898.34 | $822.55 | $5,720.89 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements |
| CUAIND412 | Provide freelance services |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
| CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts |
| CUAMCP511 | Compose music using music technology |
| CUAMGT511 | Manage artists and their careers |
| CUAMKG511 | Manage the promotion of creative acts |
| CUAMPF411 | Rehearse music for group performances |
| CUAMPF511 | Develop programs for performances |
| CUAMPF515 | Develop instrumental techniques and expand repertoire |
| CUAMPF517 | Provide musical leadership in performances |
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
| CUASOU419 | Mix recorded music |
| CUASOU504 | Produce sound recordings |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUAMPF611 | Plan and present music performances |