Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
University of Sydney
CRICOS provider number: 00026A TEQSA provider ID: PRV12057
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The professionally recognised music education program will prepare you for a career as a music teacher in both primary and secondary schools. You will develop music teaching skills through studies in curriculum, educational psychology, key ideas and approaches to music education, choral and instrumental pedagogy and music technology. Cultural diversity (including the study of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islands music) and field-based experience are central to the program, and professional experience placements in schools play a vital part in each student's development.
Areas of study
Music education, plus principal study in either composition, contemporary music practice, musicology, or performance. Studies are also undertaken in analysis, history and cultural studies, and music skills (aural perception, harmony and analysis).
Career opportunities
Primary or secondary classroom teacher, chamber musician, concert soloist, conductor, education officer with a music performance/development organisation orchestral, musician, private music teacher or studio music teacher.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority as an Initial Teacher Education Program.
Practical experience
Includes individual instrumental lessons and concert practice, large ensemble performance and practice teaching programs.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Audition or portfolio/interview: In addition to the UAC application, you must register for an audition/portfolio submission directly to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Selection into the Conservatorium degrees is by audition and/or portfolio and/or interview, and ATAR. If specialising in Performance, applicants will be required to audition in instrument / voice. If specialising in Composition, Contemporary Music Practice or Musicology, applicants submit a portfolio and be interviewed.
Application process and timeline for Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
Questionnaire/Personal Statement: Applicants are required to answer questions about their motivation and suitability for teaching. How to complete the teaching questionnaire.
For information on the personal statement visit the University of Sydney website.
Prerequisites
Band 5 in three HSC subjects or interstate equivalent, one of which needs to be English (English Standard or English Advanced or ESL (English as a Second Language)/EALD (English as an Additional Language or Dialect).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Music 2.
Audition application: In addition to your UAC application, a separate application to audition/interview must be submitted online directly to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. A non-refundable administration fee is charged for all applications.
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the University of Sydney website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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 2024 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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Global mobility/international experience
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Faculty handbooks
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