Graduate Diploma in Music (Ethnomusicology) creative application requirements

The Graduate Diploma in Music (Ethnomusicology) has additional requirements used as part of the selection process. Find out everything you need to know about the application process.

To be considered for selection into the Graduate Diploma in Music (Ethnomusicology), you need to submit a course application and prepare an academic writing sample.

As part of your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your referee reports and your curriculum vitae (CV). If you are applying from outside the field of musicology or ethnomusicology, you will also be required to attend an interview.

You must read the How to Apply information on the course page, as well as these audition requirements.

Start year intake 2027 timeline

3 August 2026

Applications open.

Review the entry requirements and how to apply information on the Graduate Diploma in Music (Ethnomusicology) course page.

By 31 October 2026

Submit your course application direct to The University of Melbourne.


Upload your writing sample via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom).


Graduate Access Melbourne application due date (domestic applicants only).

What to prepare

You must provide an academic writing sample as part of your application. This may take the form of a research paper, ethnographic report or proposal, literature review, or other genre of academic writing. Written within the last five years and containing no more than 3000 words, this sample should:

  • Demonstrate awareness of recent literature in the field of essay’s topic, and
  • Include a bibliography, discography, and/or list of ethnographic interviews (as appropriate), and
  • Be referenced in a recognisable style manual, such as the Chicago Manual of Style 16th edition (either the note/footnote system or author/date).

You will be asked to provide the name and contact details of two referees to submit a referee report on your behalf.

Your referees may submit their referee reports up to 5 days after the Graduate Diploma in Music application deadline. It is strongly recommended that you also contact your referees directly to notify them of your application and the pending deadline.

Inclusivity and accessibility

The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their physical, sensory, cognitive, or psychological abilities. Contact the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music if you require assistance.

How to submit your selection tasks

Your writing sample must be uploaded and submitted via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom). We recommend allowing plenty of time to prepare and submit your tasks. Applications received after the published closing day cannot be accepted.