Music / Education (Secondary) - 3446
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Contact: education@unsw.edu.au
Campus: Kensington Campus
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: 422005
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Music (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
The BMusic offers intensive pre-professional training in four Streams: Music Creative Practice, Music Inquiry, Sonic Arts, and Music Pedagogy.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
- The skills involved in scholarly enquiry, such as information literacy, critical analysis, and writing
- 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
- Engagement with music in its interdisciplinary context through the study of music history, music ethnography/anthropology, and music technology
- 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
- Information Literacy – the skills to locate, evaluate and use relevant information;
- The capacity for enterprise, initiative and creativity, developed primarily through opportunities for performing and composing, and being involved in concert organizing and musical leadership
- An appreciation of, and respect for, diversity, through participation in and study of diversity of musical practice and thinking
- High levels of oral and written communication, supported with discipline-based forms of communication such as scores and music performance
- 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
- 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.
- Know students and how they learn
- Know the content and how to teach it
- Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
- Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
- Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
- Engage in professional learning
- Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
Program Structure
- Musicology Core (30 UOC)
- Musicianship Core (24 UOC)
- Performance Laboratory Core (48 - 54 UOC)
- Stream Gateway Course (6 UOC)
- Prescribed Stream and Music electives (18 – 24 UOC)
- Directed Study (6 UOC)
- Music Capstone (6 UOC)
- List A Faculty-wide seminar (6 UOC)
- Practice-based Project (composition portfolio, project or recital) (24 UOC)
- Thesis (18 UOC)
For research focused candidates
- List A Faculty-wide seminar (6 UOC)
- Music research seminar (12 UOC)
- Thesis (30 UOC)
Prescribed Electives
Award with Distinction
Honours
Performance Ensembles
Academic Rules
- enrol in the Bachelor of Music and complete 144 UOC
- complete the core requirements
- complete the prescribed elective requirements
- complete at least 36 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
- complete at least 36 UOC of Level 2 courses before enrolling in Level 3 courses
- complete at least 36 UOC of Level 3 courses before enrolling in Level 4 courses
- complete at least 120 UOC overall before enrolling in the Capstone course
Honours
- hold a WAM of 70 or higher, by the end of Level 3, in those streams they are seeking to further study
- complete the List A coursework requirement for their area of study (6 UOC)
- complete a practical project (24 UOC)
- complete a research project or thesis (18 UOC)
- hold a WAM of 70 or higher, by the end of Level 3, in those streams they are seeking to further study
- complete the List A coursework requirement for their area of study (6 UOC)
- complete the music research seminar (12 UOC)
- complete a thesis (30 UOC)
- Education Core (60 UOC)
- Prescribed Education method electives (24 UOC)
- Prescribed Education electives (12 UOC)
Core
- EDST4080 Special Education (6 UOC)
- EDST4084 Managing the Classroom (6 UOC)
- EDST6760 Professional Experience 1 (6 UOC)
Professional Experience
Prescribed Education Methods
- EDST6727 Music Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6728 Extension Music Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6757 Music Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6758 Extension Music Method 2 (6 UOC)
Prescribed Education Electives
- EDST2010 Educational Psychology 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST2032 Philosophical Issues (6 UOC)
- EDST2044 Motivation in Learn./Teaching (6 UOC)
- EDST2045 Teacher Effectiveness (6 UOC)
- EDST2046 Language and Literacy (6 UOC)
- EDST2052 Rels Betwn Personality, Mood, (6 UOC)
- EDST2053 Human Variation and Education (6 UOC)
- EDST2062 Assessment as Practice (6 UOC)
- EDST2070 Culture, Identity & Education (6 UOC)
- EDST2080 Power/Resistance in Classroom (6 UOC)
- EDST2090 Managing cognitive load (6 UOC)
- EDST2091 Introduction to e-Learning (6 UOC)
- EDST2092 Psychology and Music Education (6 UOC)
English Proficiency
It is expected that all applicants will have a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 in Standard English or a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 in English as a Second Language or a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 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.
Award with Distinction
Honours
Academic Rules
- enrol in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Dual mode and complete 96 UOC;
- complete the method requirements for one or two areas of teaching specialisation
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level 2 courses before enrolling in Level 3 courses
Honours
- be a Graduand or Graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- hold a WAM of 70 or higher in those streams they are seeking to further study
- complete the List A and List B seminar coursework requirement for their area of study (18 UOC)
- complete a research project or thesis (30 UOC)
Sample Program
It is strongly recommended that students follow the sample program to ensure compliance with course requirements.
Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Example for Music Creative Practice Stream | |||||
Level 1Semester 1 | MUSC1101 Music Reinvented (6 UOC) | MUSC1602 Materials & Structures 1(6 UOC) | MUSC1702 Performance Laboratory 1 (Advanced) (6 UOC) | EDST1101 Educational Psychology 1(6 UOC) | |
Level 1Semester 2 | MUSC1603 Materials & Structures 2 (6 UOC) | MUSC1604 Western Music: a Panorama (6 UOC) | MUSC1705 Performance Laboratory 2 (Advanced) (6 UOC) | EDST1104 Social Perspectives in Education (6 UOC) | |
Level 2Semester 1 | MUSC2116 Sound, Society, and Self in World Music (6 UOC) | MUSC2602 Materials & Structures 3(6 UOC) | MUSC2701 Performance Laboratory 3 (6 UOC) | EDST2003 Learning & Teaching: Introductory Perspectives (6 UOC) | |
Level 2Semester 2 | MUSC2601 Advanced Studies in Music History & Culture 1 (6 UOC) | MUSC2603 Materials & Structures 4 (6 UOC) | MUSC2702 Performance Laboratory 4 (6 UOC) | EDST2002 Professional Engagement (6 UOC) | |
Levels 3-5 (PASS) | |||||
Level 3Semester 1 | MUSC3601 Advanced Studies in Music History & Culture 2 (6 UOC) | MUSC3602 Professional Practices (6 UOC) | MUSC3701 Performance Laboratory 5 (6 UOC) | EDST4096 Responding to Gifted and Talented Students (6 UOC) | |
Level 3Semester 2 | MUSC3702 Performance Laboratory 6 (6 UOC) | Prescribed Music Elective (6 UOC) | Level 2 EDST Elective (6 UOC) | EDST4080 Special Education: Inclusive Strategies (6 UOC) | |
Level 4Semester 1 | MUSC4701 Performance Laboratory 7 (6 UOC) | EDST4084 Managing the Classroom (6 UOC) | EDST6760 Professional Experience 1 (6 UOC) | Method 1A (6 UOC) | |
Level 4Semester 2 | MUSC3101 Capstone (6 UOC) | Prescribed Music Elective (6 UOC) | MUSC4702 Performance Laboratory 8 (6 UOC) | Level 2 EDST Elective (6 UOC) | |
Level 5Semester 1 | MUSC4601 Directed Study (6 UOC) | MUSC4703 Performance Laboratory 9 (6 UOC) | Prescribed Stream Elective (6 UOC) | Method 1B (6 UOC) | |
Level 5Semester 2 | EDST4081 Professional Issues in Teaching (6 UOC) | EDST6761 Professional Experience 2 (6 UOC) | Method 2A (6 UOC) | Method 2B (6 UOC) | |
ORLevels 3-5 (HONOURS RESEARCH) | |||||
Level 3Semester 1 | MUSC3601 Advanced Studies in Music History & Culture 2 (6 UOC) | MUSC3602 Professional Practices (6 UOC) | MUSC3701 Performance Laboratory 5 (6 UOC) | EDST4096 Responding to Gifted and Talented Students (6 UOC) | |
Level 3Semester 2 | MUSC3702 Performance Laboratory 6 (6 UOC) | Level 2 EDST Elective (6 UOC) | Level 2 EDST Elective (6 UOC) | EDST4080 Special Education: Inclusive Strategies (6 UOC) | |
Level 4Semester 1 | List A Coursework (6 UOC) | EDST4084 Managing the Classroom (6 UOC) | EDST6760 Professional Experience 1 (6 UOC) | Method 1A (6 UOC) | |
Level 4Semester 2 | Thesis (18 UOC) | Music Research Seminar (6 UOC) | |||
Level 5Semester 1 | Thesis (12 UOC) | Music Research Seminar (6 UOC) | Method 1B (6 UOC) | ||
Level 5Semester 2 | EDST4081 Professional Issues in Teaching (6 UOC) | EDST6761 Professional Experience 2 (6 UOC) | Method 2A (6 UOC) | Method 2B (6 UOC) | |
ORLevels 3-5 (HONOURS PRACTICE) | |||||
Level 3Semester 1 | MUSC3601 Advanced Studies in Music History & Culture 2 (6 UOC) | MUSC3602 Professional Practices (6 UOC) | MUSC3701 Performance Laboratory 5 (6 UOC) | EDST4096 Responding to Gifted and Talented Students (6 UOC) | |
Level 3Semester 2 | MUSC3702 Performance Laboratory 6 (6 UOC) | Level 2 EDST Elective (6 UOC) | Level 2 EDST Elective (6 UOC) | EDST4080 Special Education: Inclusive Strategies (6 UOC) | |
Level 4Semester 1 | List A Coursework (6 UOC) | EDST4084 Managing the Classroom (6 UOC) | EDST6760 Professional Experience 1 (6 UOC) | Method 1A (6 UOC) | |
Level 4Semester 2 | Practice-Based Project (6 UOC) | Practice-Based Project (6 UOC) | Thesis (12 UOC) | ||
Level 5Semester 1 | Practice-Based Project (6 UOC) | Practice-Based Project (6 UOC) | Thesis (6 UOC) | Method 1B (6 UOC) | |
Level 5Semester 2 | EDST4081 Professional Issues in Teaching (6 UOC) | EDST6761 Professional Experience 2 (6 UOC) | Method 2A (6 UOC) | Method 2B (6 UOC) |
Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Example for Sonic Arts Stream: click here
Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Example for Music Pedagogy Stream: click here
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