Program

Music / Education (Secondary) - 3446

Program Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Contact: School of Education

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Typical Duration: 5 Years  

Typical UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC Per Semester: 6

Max UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC For Award: 240

UAC Code: 422530

Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements

International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements

Award(s):

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Bachelor of Music (Major)

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Program Description

The Dual award degree program Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (UNSW BMusic BEd (Secondary)) is a five-year program (full-time) for intending specialist music teachers. Graduates of BMusic BEd (Secondary) are qualified to teach classroom and instrumental/vocal music from Grade 7 to 12.

The BMusic offers intensive pre-professional training in one of four Streams: Music Creative Practice, Music Inquiry, Sonic Arts, and Music Pedagogy. All streams are supported by a variety of large and small, western and non-western music ensembles as well as extensive opportunities for developing musicianship skills.

Admission to the program is subject to a satisfactory music audition and an acceptable level of attainment in year 12 music studies or equivalent.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

The Graduate Attributes for the UNSW BMus are as follows:
  1. The skills involved in scholarly enquiry, such as information literacy, critical analysis, and writing
  2. An in-depth engagement with discipline-specific knowledge, such as instrumental or vocal performance, composition, score reading and writing skills, inner hearing, music theory, and repertoire knowledge
  3. Engagement with music in its interdisciplinary context through the study of music history, music ethnography/anthropology, and music technology
  4. Capacity for analytical and critical thinking and for creative problem-solving through individual instrumental or vocal study, composition, participation in performing ensembles and academic tasks involving theoretical issues
  5. Information Literacy – the skills to locate, evaluate and use relevant information;
  6. The capacity for enterprise, initiative and creativity, developed primarily through opportunities for performing and composing, and being involved in concert organizing and musical leadership
  7. An appreciation of, and respect for, diversity, through participation in and study of diversity of musical practice and thinking
  8. High levels of oral and written communication, supported with discipline-based forms of communication such as scores and music performance
  9. Skills required for collaborations and contribution to the international community are developed through individual instrumental or vocal performance, composition, ensemble performances and the study of diverse musical styles and practices
  10. Respect for ethical practice and social responsibility are fostered through links with the music industry and discussions of professional practices in theory and practice alike.
The Graduate Attributes for the UNSW BEd (Secondary) are as follows:
  1. Know students and how they learn
  2. Know the content and how to teach it
  3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
  4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
  5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
  6. Engage in professional learning
  7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Dual Mode

Program Structure

The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (144 UOC) are:
  1. Musicology Core (42 UOC - 7 courses)
  2. Musicianship Core (24 UOC - 4 courses)
  3. Performance Laboratory Core (48 UOC - 8 courses)
  4. Stream Gateway Course (6 UOC - 1 course)
  5. Stream Courses (12 UOC - 2 courses)
  6. Prescribed Music Electives (12 UOC - 2 courses)

Level 1

Core
  • MUSC1101 Music Reinvented (6 UOC)
  • MUSC1604 Western Music: A Panorama (6 UOC)
  • MUSC1602 M&S 1 (6 UOC)
  • MUSC1603 M&S 2 (6 UOC)
  • MUSC1701 Per Lab 1 (BMus) (6 UOC) OR
    MUSC1702 Per Lab 1 (Adv) (6 UOC) (Music Creative Practice Stream only)
  • MUSC1704 Per Lab 2 (BMus) (6 UOC) OR
    MUSC1705 Per Lab 2 (Adv) (6 UOC) (Music Creative Practice Stream only)

  • Level 2

    Core

    Stream Gateway (6 UOC)

    Level 3

    Core
  • MUSC3701 Per Lab 5 (6 UOC)
  • MUSC3702 Per Lab 6 (6 UOC) OR
    MUSC3704 Per Lab 6 (MCP/MP) (6 UOC) (Music Creative Practice and Music Pedagogy Streams only)

  • Stream courses (12 UOC)

    Level 4 (Pass)

    Core
    Prescribed Music Electives (12 UOC)

    Streams

    The following stream specialisations are available in the Bachelor of Music:

    Prescribed Music Electives

    Students must complete 12 UOC from the following list of Prescribed Music Electives:
    Note: Students cannot double count their stream courses as Prescribed Music Electives. Prescribed Music Electives must be chosen from outside their stream courses.

    Award with Distinction

    High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 in each program and who have completed at least 48 UOC in each program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".

    Honours

    High achieving Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students who have successfully completed all course requirements for levels 1-4, semester 1, may apply to continue their fourth year of study, semester 2, in the Bachelor of Music (Honours) / Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program 3470. A minimum WAM of 70 is required for entry into Honours. Please refer to the Bachelor of Music (Honours) / Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program 3470 for further information.

    Performance Ensembles

    BMus students must take part in a required number of the performance ensembles offered by the School.

    Academic Rules

    To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
    1. enrol in the Bachelor of Music and complete 144 UOC
    2. complete the core requirements
    3. complete the stream courses and prescribed elective requirements
    4. complete at least 36 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
    5. specify their major at the time of enrolment into Level 2
    6. complete at least 36 UOC of Level 2 courses before enrolling in Level 3 courses
    7. complete at least 36 UOC of Level 3 courses before enrolling in Level 4 courses


    Requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Dual Mode

    The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (96 UOC) are:
    1. Education Core (66 UOC)
    2. Prescribed Education method electives (24 UOC)
    3. Prescribed Education elective (6 UOC)

    Core

    Level 1
    Level 2
    Level 3
    Level 4

    Professional Experience

    EDST2002, EDST6760 and EDST6761 provide students with a total of 80 days of professional experience in secondary schools and other educational settings.

    Prescribed Education Methods

    Students complete four courses (24 UOC) in one double teaching specialisation:

    Prescribed Education Electives

    English Proficiency

    Proficiency in English is essential in all Education courses. Prospective teachers must be able to communicate effectively with school students and staff members.

    It is expected that all applicants will have a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 5 in Standard English or a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 5 in English as a Second Language or a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 5 in Advanced English or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and Listening and a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing or the equivalent.

    National Literacy and Numeracy Test

    Students must pass a national literacy and numeracy test as part of the program requirements.

    Award with Distinction

    High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 in each program and who have completed at least 48 UOC in each program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".

    Honours

    After completion of 144 UOC including all of the requirements of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) dual degree, high achieving students may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) program 4509. A minimum WAM of 70 in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component of the dual degree is required for entry into Honours.

    Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) program 4509

    Academic Rules

    To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
    1. enrol in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Dual mode and complete 96 UOC;
    2. complete the method requirements for one or two areas of teaching specialisation
    3. complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
    4. complete at least 30 UOC of Level 2 courses before enrolling in Level 3 courses

    Sample Program

    It is strongly recommended that students follow the sample program to ensure compliance with course requirements. The sample program applies to students who commenced their program in 2014 or later. Students who commenced their program prior to 2014 should consult the School office.

    Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Education (Secondary) PASS
      
    Level 1
    Semester 1
    MUSC1101 Music Reinvented
    (6 UOC)
    MUSC1602 Materials & Structures 1
    (6 UOC)
    MUSC1701 Performance Lab 1 (6 UOC) OR MUSC1702 Performance Lab 1 (Advanced) (6 UOC) (Music Creative Practice stream only)EDST1101 Educational Psychology 1
    (6 UOC)
    Level 1
    Semester 2
    MUSC1604 Western Music: a Panorama (6 UOC)MUSC1603 Materials & Structures 2
    (6 UOC)
    MUSC1704 Performance Lab 2 (6 UOC) OR MUSC1705 Performance Lab 2 (Advanced) (6 UOC) (Music Creative Practice stream only)EDST1104 Social Perspectives in Education (6 UOC)
    Level 2
    Semester 1
    EDST1108 Indigenous Perspectives
    (6 UOC)
    MUSC2602 Materials & Structures 3
    (6 UOC)
    MUSC2701 Performance Lab 3 (6 UOC)EDST2003 Learning & Teaching: Introductory Perspectives (6 UOC)
    Level 2
    Semester 2
    Stream Gateway (6 UOC)MUSC2603 Materials & Structures 4
    (6 UOC)
    MUSC2702 Performance Lab 4 (6 UOC)EDST2002 Professional Engagement (6 UOC)
    Level 3
    Semester 1
    MUSC2116 Sound, Society, and Self in World Music (6 UOC)

    Stream course (6 UOC)

    MUSC3701 Performance Lab 5 (6 UOC)EDST4096 Responding to Gifted and Talented Students (6 UOC)
    Level 3
    Semester 2
    Level 2 EDST Elective (6 UOC)

    Stream course (6 UOC)

    MUSC3702 Performance Lab 6 (6 UOC) OR MUSC3704 Performance Lab 6 (MCP/MP) (6 UOC) (Music Creative Practice and Music Pedagogy streams only)EDST4080 Special Education: Inclusive Strategies (6 UOC)

    Level 4-5 PASS
    Level 4
    Semester 1
    EDST4084 Managing the Classroom
    (6 UOC)
    EDST6760 Professional Experience 1 (6 UOC)EDST6727 Music Method 1 (6 UOC)EDST6728 Extension Music Method 1 (6 UOC)
    Level 4
    Semester 2
    MUSC4104 Advanced Studies in Music History & Culture 2 (6 UOC)MUSC4102 Critical Practice in Music
    (6 UOC)
    MUSC4702 Performance Lab 8 (6 UOC) OR MUSC4704 Performance Lab 8 (MCP) (6 UOC) (Music Creative Practice stream only)Prescribed Music Elective (6 UOC)
    Level 5
    Semester 1
    MUSC4103 Advanced Studies in Music History & Culture 1 (6 UOC)MUSC4101 Critical Investigation in Music (6 UOC)MUSC4701 Performance Lab 7
    (6 UOC) OR
    MUSC4703 Performance Lab 7 (MCP) (6 UOC) (Music Creative Practice stream only)
    Prescribed Music Elective (6 UOC)
    Level 5
    Semester 2
    EDST4081 Professional Issues in Teaching
    (6 UOC)
    EDST6761 Professional Experience 2/Internship
    (6 UOC)
    EDST6757 Music Method 2 (6 UOC)EDST6758 Extension Music Method 2 (6 UOC)

    Key
    Performance labs
    Musicology
    Musicianship
    Stream courses
    Prescribed Music Electives
    Education Component

    Sample programs for all cohorts can be found at the School of Education website.

    Fees

    For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  UNSW Fee Website.

    Important Information

    The Academic Rules for the BMusic BEd (Secondary) and the online enrolment facility provide students with a wide range of course choices. The online enrolment facility checks that students meet the enrolment requirements for individual courses but not that a course complies with Program Rules. Students are responsible for ensuring they are enrolling in accordance with the Academic Rules outlined above. Students should not assume that because they have enrolled in a course online that the course is automatically credited to their degree program.

    Further Information

    Admission to the program is subject to a satisfactory audition/interview and an acceptable level of attainment in year 12 studies or equivalent. Assumed knowledge: HSC Music 2 or Extension or equivalent qualification.

    For more information on the audition/interview, please contact school

    For all other enquiries, please contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre.
    Tel: + 61 2 9385 2289
    Email: arts@unsw.edu.au
    Location: Room G1 Ground Floor, Morven Brown building (C20)
    Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
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