- How long it takes
- 2 years
- full time
- Level
- Other Undergraduate Award Course
- University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Undergraduate Certificate in Music asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in listening to and making music
- a willingness to practise your instrument or voice
- an ear for rhythm, pitch and tone
- an openness to feedback from teachers and peers
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Australian Institute of Music (opens in a new tab)
Australian Institute of Music
Melbourne, VIC
3.8from 77 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are supportive, friendly and passionate
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Courses can change at short notice
- Website for Academy of Music and Performing Arts (opens in a new tab)
Academy of Music and Performing Arts
Surry Hills, NSW
4.5from 142 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Undergraduate Certificate in Music.
- Music performance
- Composition
- Music production and audio
- Music theory basics
- Elective study
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?