Diploma of Music with major in Songwriting
JMC Academy
CRICOS provider number: 01259J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12029
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
There are few things more exciting than writing your own music and bringing it to life. The Diploma of Music with major in Songwriting at JMC Academy is a practical, 8-month course designed to help emerging songwriters turn their musical ideas into powerful, original works.
With a strong focus on individual musicianship, collaboration, and creative development, this course equips you with the essential skills to write, perform, and record songs that resonate. You’ll learn to craft lyrics and melodies that connect, while also gaining experience in performance, music production, and industry fundamentals.
Connected with national body APRA AMCOS and international songwriting networks, JMC offers a dynamic foundation for launching your songwriting career or for continuing into the Bachelor of Music.
Areas of study
Arranging, arranging for band and orchestra, bass guitar, contemporary music performance, directed studies, directed studies in songwriting, drums, ear training, electronic music, ensemble studies, guitar, instrument studies, lyric writing, lyric and songwriting, lyrics and literature, music business, music cultures, music history, music production, music technology, music theory, piano/keyboards, screen music, song writing, songwriting and composition, special projects, tutoring techniques, voice.
Career opportunities
Junior songwriter, performing singer/songwriter, demo artist, content creator, freelance lyricist, or a pathway into the Bachelor of Music for further specialisation.
Practical experience
Students workshop and perform original songs from the outset, receiving feedback from industry professionals and collaborating across JMC’s creative disciplines in real-world project settings.
Fees and charges
Refer to JMC Academy latest fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Audition: All applicants must showcase their talents at an audition to demonstrate their style and musicianship. Two contrasting pieces of music of your own choice must be performed – either with a live accompanist or backing track – and should not exceed 10 minutes in total. All students will receive feedback on their performance on the day.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)No ATAR required. Minimum age 17.
All applicants
Interview: Once we've received your application, we'll give you a call and organise for you to come in for a consultation with one of our student recruitment advisers. During this appointment they'll be able to confirm your application details, assess the best course study options for you.
Refer to JMC Academy's general admission criteria.
Advanced standing
You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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