Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Music Education BA/BMusEd

2010

Program Outline

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is globally accepted as the degree which provides most flexibility for students, while equipping them with the skills base essential for many careers. The choice of courses available in the BA is extensive, and this is reflected in the list of possible majors. We aim to accommodate students with both specific study interests and career plans and also those who want to sample new disciplines and explore associated employment opportunities. Students have complete control throughout their degree, with expert guidance on appropriate course selection available at all times.

Music programs provide the intensive professional training required for employment in the music industry. They seek to provide a challenging and stimulating learning environment in which all students may achieve their full potential. They develop educated, flexible and imaginative graduates who possess the knowledge and skills required to function effectively in a wide range of professional contexts.

The Bachelor of Music Education combines a study of music with a major study in music teaching.  Graduates are able to apply for registration as a secondary school teacher in South Australia.

The combined degree Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Music Education comprises completion of the Bachelor of Music Education (96 units) plus selected Level I, II and III Arts courses (52 units) to finalise the Bachelor of Arts program. It enables students to pursue a broad range of interests in music and the arts in a self-designed, integrated academic program. The study of foreign languages is of particular significance to vocalists and musicologists, while history or anthropology may be of particular interest to an ethnomusicologist. Various media studies may also be of interest to Composition and Music Technology majors.

Program Structure

This program involves 144 units of study, normally taken full time over six years. First year studies focus on music courses, specialising in classical or jazz performance or composition or music technology.  The remaining five years combine courses from the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music Education programs

Experience is also gained in music education which eventually results in formal recognition for teacher registration. Students undertake three periods of teaching practice in the latter years, with an introductory 30 day practicum and two five-week periods, one in the country and one in metropolitan Adelaide. The Bachelor of Arts/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.

Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

SATAC Code	324581
HESS group	General
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,310
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	Student Centre

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

Year 12 Solo Performance or at least Grade 6-7 AMEB practical, plus Year 12 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 18 years or over before February 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. 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

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. 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. The auditions/interviews will be held from Monday 7 to Friday 11 December 2009. The audition application form and full details are available on the web: www.music.adelaide.edu.au/students/prospective/auditions/ Application forms for the December round must be returned to the Elder Conservatorium of Music by 30 September 2009. Late applications will be accepted however, while every effort will be made, it may not be possible to accommodate them in the audition schedule. For those applicants who are unable to attend in December, a small number of auditions/interviews will be held in the week beginning 28 September 2009. In this case, the audition application form must be returned to the Conservatorium no later than Friday 11 September 2009 with an explanation about the problem. A late round of auditions/interviews is highly likely to be held in February 2010, subject to final numbers in the January offer round. Please note that not all specialisations will be available at this time. Auditions for Jazz specialisations are particularly unlikely to be held after the December round. Enquiries should be directed to the Conservatorium either through the web (www.music.adelaide.edu.au), phone (08 8303 5995) or email (music@adelaide.edu.au).

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 324581

SATAC Code: 324581 SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

International TER	70
IB	24
IELTS Total	6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $19,950
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

Music theory and practice

Equivalent Scores

International TER	70
IB	24
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

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

International TER	70
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $19,950
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Assumed Knowledge

Year 12 Solo Performance or at least Grade 6-7 AMEB practical, plus Year 12 Musicianship or AMEB Grade 5 Theory.

Further Information