
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
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Music (Major)
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Program Description
The BMusic offers intensive pre-professional training in one of 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.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Dual Mode
Program Structure
- Musicology Core (42 UOC - 7 courses)
- Musicianship Core (24 UOC - 4 courses)
- Performance Laboratory Core (48 UOC - 8 courses)
- Stream Gateway Course (6 UOC - 1 course)
- Stream Courses (12 UOC - 2 courses)
- Prescribed Music Electives (12 UOC - 2 courses)
Level 1
CoreLevel 2
Core- MUSC2116 World Music (6 UOC)
- MUSC2602 M&S 3 (6 UOC)
- MUSC2603 M&S 4 (6 UOC)
- MUSC2701 Per Lab 3 (6 UOC)
- MUSC2702 Per Lab 4 (6 UOC)
Level 3
Core- MUSC3701 Per Lab 5 (6 UOC)
- MUSC3702 Per Lab 6 (6 UOC)
Level 4 (Pass)
Core- MUSC4701 Per Lab 7 (6 UOC)
- MUSC4702 Per Lab 8 (6 UOC)
- MUSX4XXX Research-Based Music Course (6UOC)
- MUSC4XXX Practice-Based Music Course (6 UOC)
- MUSC2604 Music History and Culture 1 (6 UOC)
- MUSC3601 Music History and Culture 2 (6 UOC)
Prescribed Music 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 stream courses and prescribed elective requirements
- complete at least 36 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
- specify their major at the time of enrolment into Level 2
- 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
Requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Dual Mode
- 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)
- EDST2022 Teaching EAL/D students (6 UOC)
- EDST2032 Critical Thinking (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 School Reform for Improvement (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
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) program 4509
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
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 Laboratory 1 (6 UOC) OR MUSC1702 Performance Laboratory 1 (Advanced) (6 UOC) - 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 Laboratory 2 (6 UOC) OR MUSC1705 Performance Laboratory 2 (Advanced) (6 UOC) - Creative Practice stream only | EDST1104 Social Perspectives in Education (6 UOC) | |
Level 2 Semester 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 2 Semester 2 | Stream Gateway (6 UOC) | MUSC2603 Materials & Structures 4 (6 UOC) | MUSC2702 Performance Laboratory 4 (6 UOC) | EDST2002 Professional Engagement (6 UOC) | |
Level 3 Semester 1 | Level 2 EDST Elective (6 UOC) | Stream course (6 UOC) | MUSC3701 Performance Laboratory 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 Laboratory 6 (6 UOC) | 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) | Method 1A (6 UOC) | Method 1B (6 UOC) | |
Level 4 Semester 2 | MUSC3601 Advanced Studies in Music History & Culture 2 (6 UOC) | MUSC4XXX Practice-based Music Course (6 UOC) | MUSC4702 Performance Laboratory 8 (6 UOC) | Prescribed Music Elective (6 UOC) | |
Level 5 Semester 1 | MUSC2604 Advanced Studies in Music History & Culture 1 (6 UOC) | MUSC4XXX Research-based Music Course (6 UOC) | MUSC4701 Performance Lab 7 (6 UOC) | Prescribed Music Elective (6 UOC) | |
Level 5 Semester 2 | EDST4081 Professional Issues in Teaching (6 UOC) | EDST6761 Professional Experience 2 (6 UOC) | Method 2A (6 UOC) | Method 2B (6 UOC) |
Key
Performance labs |
Musicology |
Musicianship |
Stream courses |
Prescribed Music Electives |
Education Component |
Fees
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Further Information
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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