Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
Inspire and instil a love of music in the next generation
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About this course
Our professionally recognised music education degree will immerse you in performance, voice, composition and the very latest in teaching techniques and technology. You will develop teaching skills through studies in education, music education, choral and instrumental pedagogy and music technology
Who is it for?
This course is for students interested in pursuing a career as a music teacher in either the primary or secondary school environment.
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Key information
Duration
4 years full-time
(Available part-time)
Not available to student visa holders.
Intake/s
Location
Sydney CBD Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Study mode
Face to face
Additional information
Credit points
Total amount of credits points required to complete this course. All subjects have a credit point value to indicate their contribution towards completing the course.
Career paths
- Music teacher
- Performing soloist
- Chamber musician
- Orchestral/ensemble player
- Community music educator
- Researcher
- Writer
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Graduates are accredited to become teachers in Australia (pending completion of LANTITE).
Under the Institute of Teachers Act 2004, graduates will need to be accredited for professional competence following their employment in schools.
What you’ll study
The Bachelor of Music (Music Education) will develop your teaching skills through studies in education, music education, choral and instrumental pedagogy and music technology.
You choose a study focus in performance, composition, contemporary music practice or musicology and specific music education and pedagogical training. In addition to your studies in music teaching methods, music history and analysis, performance and compositional skills, you will attain information and communication technology competencies and develop an understanding of children with special educational needs.
View sample study plan
For indicative information on course structure, units of study and course rules, please refer to the latest course handbook via the 2024 Handbooks website. Handbooks for future years, including for new courses commencing in a future year will progressively be available in November each year.
Professional practice
Professional Experience (practice teaching) is integral to this program. Placements commence in Year 2, culminating in a nine-week block in the final semester of study.
Mandatory work hours
This course requires you to complete the following number of work hours:
34.1 hours per week over 17 weeks
580 Total hours
Why study with us?
Leadership and excellence
We are a dedicated music school with expert practitioners and excellent facilities. Our undergraduate and postgraduate programs have a basis in the practical experience and research strengths of our music education staff.
Breadth and depth
We offer a range of studies across popular, classical, Australian, jazz, folk or world music. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands unit of study incorporates high-profile guests including indigenous performers of note as well as composers and educators.
Graduate industry ready
You’ll gain a professionally recognised teaching qualification that can lead to salaried work before you even graduate. You will graduate equipped with an ePortfolio providing evidence of learning and professional practice, confirming that you are ready for the workplace.
Scholarships
Apply for a wide variety of merit and equity scholarships worth $1.5 million annually.
Fees
Year 1
Indicative amount to complete the first 48 credit points
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Tuition fee information for the year selected is currently not available.
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Admission criteria
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Qualifications
Mandatory for course entry
Secondary or tertiary qualification
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
Alternatively, applicants may be granted admission on the basis of:
- having successfully undertaken tertiary studies in music at or above Diploma level to the equivalent of at least one year of study.
Audition
This course requires you to pass the audition requirement.
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Entry score for the selected intake is currently not available. Please change your year selection to see scores for other years as an indicator, where available.
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English language requirements
Mandatory for course entry
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:
How to apply
Before applying
Read about the application process
Please read about the undergraduate pre-admission and audition requirements on our website before applying.
Submit application
- Click 'Apply Now' above to make a course application.
- Complete the teaching questionnaire as part of your UAC application. For more information, visit the UAC website.
- Register an audition with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Semester 2 places are limited. Please email [email protected]
Additional information
Semester 2 intake specialisations
Students commencing in Semester 2 are restricted to the following specialisations:
- Classical performance
- Historical performance
- Musicology
