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Music and Music Education
Music and Music Education

Description

The School of English, Media and Performing Arts offers a range of coursework research programs: a Master of Music (Composition) by Coursework, a Master of Music (Music Education) by Coursework, a Master of Music (Performance) by Coursework and a Graduate Diploma of Music by Coursework.

Areas of research in the Master of Music Education (Research) which are particularly encouraged are:
  • Psychological aspects of musical development and learning theory
  • Practical and theoretical applications of creativity in music teaching and learning
  • Comparative and historical studies
  • Philosophical, aesthetic and social aspects of music education
  • Curriculum development concerned with the organisation, planning, administration and teaching of music at all levels
  • Development of new teaching programs, methods and materials
  • Aspects of teacher education
  • Technological advances in music education
Prospective students should contact the School of English, Media and Performing Arts Music Postgraduate Coursework Convenor prior to making application. Contact: A/Prof Robert Walker by email: aw@unsw.edu.au

The study of Music and Music Education are primarily through the School of English, Media and Performing Arts at UNSW http://empa.arts.unsw.edu.au/. Please refer to the table below for a list of programs available at UNSW.



Composition can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
8226 Music Specialisation MUSCDS8226
   

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Music can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5226 Music Specialisation MUSCAS5226
5275 Arts (Research) Specialisation MUSCAS5275
8226 Music Specialisation MUSCAS8226
   

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Music Education can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
8226 Music Specialisation MUSCBS8226
   

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Performance can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
8226 Music Specialisation MUSCCS8226
   

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.