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Bachelor of Music Education B.Music Ed
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 4 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Bachelor

Program Outline

The Bachelor of Music Education provides a major study in a music specialisation with a major study in music teaching.

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a secondary school teacher in South Australia.

Music specialisations are available in Classical or Jazz Performance, Composition, Music Studies or Music Technology.

The program develops practical music skills, individual musicianship and knowledge and understanding of music in society, along with broad functional skills including arranging and conducting, and a working knowledge of the various instrumental families. 

At level 1, students undertake 12 units of core studies common to all three Bachelor degrees in music, and 12 units towards their specialisation.

At level 2, students continue 6 units of core studies, 6 units of specialisation, 6 units related to Music Education and 3 units of electives.

At level 3, students undertake 3 units of electives, 6 units of specialisation (which may include a second teaching area), 9 units related to Music Education and 3 units of electives.

During level 4, students take 24 units of specialised Education courses.

Additional Costs

Students may be required to incur some additional costs as part of their program. These include performance tour costs, concert visits, instrument purchase or hire, purchase of a RCD if using electrical equipment, recording, text books and scores, purchase of microphones, etc.

Accompanying

Some financial assistance is provided to help with the cost of essential accompaniment in examinations. Students need to budget for any additional accompaniment.

Select Staff List

Director of Elder Conservatorium: Professor David Lockett, MMus, DMus (Adel), LMusA, ARCM

Elder Professor of Music: Professor Charles Bodman Rae, MA (Cantab), PhD (Leeds), DMus (Adel), ARCM, FCLCM, FRSA

Head of Undergraduate Progams: Dr Jenny Rosevear BMus(Hons), DipEd, GradDipT(JazzEd), MMusEd(UWA), PhD(Adel), AMusA, MACE 

Program Advice

Dr Jenny Rosevear BMus(Hons), DipEd, GradDipT(JazzEd), MMusEd(UWA), PhD(Adel), AMusA, MACE 

For advice about any of the following specialisations in the Bachelor of Music Education, please contact the following staff members:

  • Brass:  Howard Parkinson (Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Section Principal)
  • Composition: Professor Charles Bodman Rae, MA (Cantab), PhD (Leeds), DMus (Adel), ARCM, FCLCM, FRSA
  • Jazz:  Bruce Hancock, BE
  • Keyboard:  Lucinda Collins, BMus(Hons), ARCM
  • Music Technology:  Stephen Whittington, BMus(Hons)
  • Percussion:  Amanda Grigg
  • Strings:  Keith Crellin OAM, BMus, GradDipMus
  • Voice:  Guila Tiver
  • Woodwind:  Elizabeth Koch OAM, BMus(Hons), MMus 

Program Structure

This program enables students to maintain their practical music discipline (music performance [classical or jazz], composition or music technology) supported by a core academic component shared by the other degrees in the school.

Experience is also gained in music education which eventually results in formal recognition for teacher registration. Students undertake three periods of teaching practice, with an introductory 20 day practicum in Year 3 and two five-week periods during Year 4- one in the country and one in metropolitan Adelaide. The Bachelor of Music Education is recognised and accepted by the Teachers Registration Board in South Australia, interstate and some overseas countries. Graduates from this program do not need to undertake a Graduate Diploma in Education.

Music in other degrees: the Bachelor of Arts permits the study of music as a broad cultural course without the requirement of instrumental or vocal skills. Selected Music courses in music studies (eg popular music and media) may be taken as part of a BA. See the entry for the Bachelor of Arts (314071) or www.music.adelaide.edu.au.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

SATAC Code 324081
HESS group ? Restricted
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Your year 12 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) is used in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
Assumed Knowledge ?
Solo Performance; OR, AMEB Grade 6-7 Practical and Musicianship; OR, AMEB Grade 5 Theory.
Alternative entry pathways
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Your best GPA is used in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
  • VET applicants
    You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above in a music program. You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Further ranking according to the level of VET award is undertaken in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
  • Special Entry applicants
    You must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*. You must undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. In the case of a tie-breaker, you will be ranked further according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
  • Without formal qualifications?
    You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
Additional Entry Requirements ?
Midyear applicants must attend and pass an audition/interview and an aural/theory test. Selections for music programs are made on the basis of audition/interview scores combined with academic achievement and the aural/theory test score. The auditions/interviews and aural/theory test will be held on either Thursday 2 or Friday 3 July 2009. The audition application form and full details are available on the web: www.music.adelaide.edu.au/students/prospective/auditions/. Audition application forms must be returned to the Elder Conservatorium of Music by Friday 26 June 2009. It is possible to audition for more than one instrument or area of specialisation if you have multiple interests and could pursue studies in any one of them. Separate audition application forms are required in that case.
A successful National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) is required by teacher-employment authorities in South Australia. A successful NCHRC is required prior to undertaking any professional experience/practicum placements which involve contact with minors (under 18 years of age). These placements form a compulsory part of the program.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 324081

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $19,000
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
Music theory and practice
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
Additional Entry Requirements ?
Entry is subject to satisfactory audition. All applicants for instrumental or vocal place are required to prepare contrasting works, with a total duration of 10-15 minutes. Applicants must submit an audio recording (preferable in CD format) or video recording (videotape in PAL or NTSC format, VCD, or DVD). Refer to page 78 of the Undergraduate International Prospectus 2009 for more information.

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $19,000
Mid-year entry? No
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Assumed Knowledge ?
Solo Performance; OR, AMEB Grade 6-7 Practical and Musicianship; OR, AMEB Grade 5 Theory.
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Career Opportunities

Music programs at the University of Adelaide seek not only to lead students towards the highest standards of personal achievement but to encourage flexibility, creativity and confidence which are essential ingredients of a successful career.  Graduates can follow a variety of professional pathways and the majority combine two or more different activities through most of their working career.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Music Education my be employed as specialist music teac hers in schools.  Performance studies can lead to employment in the professional music field as a soloist, accompanist, chamber musician, orchestral player or a studio teacher.  Majors in other areas may lead to employment in the fields of music education, composition, broadcasting or research.  Graduates may also be employed as arts administrators, community musicians or academics. Jazz musicians may be employed in bands or other performance ensembles.

 

Potential careers

Music Teacher, Community Musician, Music within the Indigenous Community, Musician / Singer, Music Technologist

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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009

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