Music/Education
The Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Music Education offered by the School of Education is a four year combined degree program that enables students to secure a professional teaching qualification as well as a specialist degree in music, providing a foundation for other musical careers. Students develop a range of skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to teaching Year 7-12. The program also introduces issues of professional ethics and responsibilities. Students build their teaching skills and experience through practicum placements in schools from first to fourth years.
The degree offers an integrated training in six major areas: Musicology, Musicianship, Music Education Studies, Performance Studies, Education Studies and Contextual Studies.
Honours
High achieving MusicEd students may apply for entry to Honours. Honours is an additional year of study (two years part-time) which allows a student to further explore the field of Education. It involves seminars and the completion of a thesis. For more information on our honours program please click here.
Entry
Application to the BMusBEd requires successful completion of an audition, usually held around September-November. Auditions are managed by School of English, Media, and Performing Arts. For more information, please visit http://empa.arts.unsw.edu.au/music-unsw/.
Career Opportunities
The Education program at UNSW prepares graduates to pursue a career in secondary school teaching in New South Wales, Australia and overseas. Other career options include policy development and leadership within schools or supervisory, corporate training, customer relations and managerial roles in a variety of industries.
Professional Experience
Teaching practice is undertaken in at least two different secondary schools under the supervision of experienced teachers, and is complemented by an innovative program of community engagement. Students must be available five days a week during normal school hours during these periods. Click here for more information about Professional Experience at UNSW.
English Language Requirements
Proficiency in English is essential in all Education courses. It is expected that all applicants will have a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 in Standard English, English as a Second Language or Advanced English, or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or the equivalent.
Program Information
| Program Convenor |
Dr Paul Evans |
| UNSW Program Code | 3426 |
| UAC Code | 422005 |
| Program Duration | 4 years |
| Units of Credit | 192 UOC |
| Program Structure | See handbook details below |
| Location | UNSW Kensington Campus |
| Commencement | Semester 1,2012 |
| How to Apply | Apply online at www.uac.edu.au |
| Fees | Click here for more information |
| Information for International Students | www.international.unsw.edu.au |
UNSW Handbook Information
Download our Undergraduate brochure here (PDF) (1 Mb)
