Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Music /Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
723202
Education
Discover the world of music education by becoming a music teacher. Students will explore how to teach and how people learn, in courses designed specifically for music educators. Students will be immersed in hands-on workshops, sch […]
Full time
Course Fee
CSP/$7450 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
The University of Queensland - St Lucia
Course outline

Discover the rich and complex world of music education by becoming a music teacher. Students will explore how to teach and how people learn, in courses designed specifically for music educators. They will then apply their knowledge in classrooms. Throughout the program students will be immersed in hands-on workshops, school visits and supervised placements, gaining a strong understanding of day-to-day life in a secondary school. Individual lessons in the music program helps students excel in their chosen instrument or voice. To prepare for their teaching career, they will extend their skills across a range of instruments and learn techniques for teaching classroom music and directing music ensembles. Students will graduate a versatile professional, equipped to teach in schools and other educational contexts. The program is suitable for students who wish to become a specialist choral/instrumental teacher and a classroom music teacher. For more information, visit https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/programs/bachelors-music-education-secondary-2539
Information on the audition process is available on the School of Music website https://music.uq.edu.au/future-students/bachelor-music-auditions

Other requirements

A Blue Card is required; refer to institution. Students undertaking an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program are required to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to graduate and must pass the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA).

Note: Fourth year of the program (professional year) commences in Semester 1 only and must be completed full-time.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); Audition

Fixed closing date

All applications for audition must be received by the School of Music by 19 August 2024. QTAC applications for this program close 30 September 2024.

Additional entry requirements

Audition and pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills – applicants must nominate their preferred audition instruments (up to two) or intention to study composition on their QTAC application. See the School of Music’s for the list of permitted audition instruments as well as the application form for audition, which must be submitted directly to the School of Music. For the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) the offer round is January 2025. Applicants must ensure they order their preferences accordingly. Refer to qtac.edu.au/applications/apply- here/preferences.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
75.00
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

94.10

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

94.60

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

87.30

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

89.80

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

77.75

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

77.75

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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Career opportunities

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), as well as other authorities, to teach in schools around Australia, and some worldwide. Once registered, graduates can work as a secondary or primary school music teacher in state or independent schools in Queensland, interstate or overseas, or undertake further study to qualify as a principal, mentor, curriculum adviser, or a guidance or career officer or head of department. Other career opportunities outside schooling include trainer for industry or business where knowledge of teaching skills and processes is in demand.

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