The University of Newcastle recognises the important role technology plays in the life of a modern, creative-thinking musician. Technical and creative skills are fostered to produce graduates that are outstanding in their field and able to apply themselves to a variety of situations.

The Graduate Certificate in Music Technology is a coursework program designed to provide students with relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of the latest advances in Music Technology while allowing scope for specialisation and the development of professional skills as used throughout the industry. The program is ideally suited to music teachers, performing musicians, composers and sound engineers - anyone working seriously in the music business.

The program requires the successful completion of a total of 40 units. Students may undertake 20 units each trimester over two trimesters but may undertake a single course per trimester if they wish. The program requires the successful completion of the core course and three directed courses. The courses must be chosen with at least one course taken from each Group A and B. Students are encouraged to customise the program as as to be relevant to their particular occupation or interest.

The program is studied via online learning and is supported by e-mail and the Internet. Refer to course descriptions for further information.

Graduates of this program are often music educators, performing musicians, composers, arrangers, publishers, producers, etc. Employment opportunities exist within and without the field of creative arts.