Graduate Certificate in Music Teaching
This degree is currently under review and is not accepting new admissions.
Do you need Special Authority for an Unregistered Person to Teach from the Teachers' Registration Board of SA?
This one-year qualification has been developed in conjunction with and at the request of the Department for Education and Child Development. It’s designed for in-service instrumental teachers who do not have any teaching qualifications or who’ve attained a Diploma in Music or equivalent.
What will you do?
- develop and assimilate effective teaching methodologies
- investigate and respond to legal and professional issues in music teaching
- consider and incorporate music education principles and processes in your lessons
- hone your ability to strategize and communicate in unfolding teaching situations.
Note: This program is only offered on a part-time basis, usually over one year.
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GC076 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | July |
| Additional Entry Requirements | Applicants must also provide the following supporting documentation: - Personal CV, including professional development and musical activities and community engagement as a musician. - Evidence of pupils' examinations or/and competition results (AMEB, SACE, Eisteddfod or equivalent). Note: Please provide no more than three examples, or a list. - Evidence of pupils' performances (programs, DVD recordings etc.) Note: Please provide no more than three examples. - 2 references (including contact details of referees). Please see https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/study/auditions for further details. |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Diploma in Music from the University of Adelaide (or equivalent qualification) in the main instrument/voice to be taught. Applicants who do not have a Diploma or equivalent will need to satisfy one of the following criteria: a. Submit a DVD to the Elder Conservatorium of Music comprising at least 10 minutes performing time that clearly demonstrates your performance abilities which includes either solo work or ensemble work with soloing sections. b. Attend a live performance audition (solo work) of at least 10 minutes duration to a University panel. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $15,500
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Last updated: Friday, 10 Feb 2023
