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Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
Academic Rules
Fees
English Proficiency
Exit Strategies
Important Information
Glossary of Terms
Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
Contact: education@unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 4 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 192
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Education (Major)
 
 
Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Education (Honours)
 
 

Program Description

The double degree program Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (UNSW Music/Ed) is a four year program (full time) for intending specialist music teachers. Graduates are qualified to teach classroom and instrumental/vocal music from Grade 7 to 12. The basic requirements of the program are simple. The BMusic BEd has a depth component and a breadth component. The program is only available in Single Mode.

The Depth component (Blue Zone) is:

  1. The completion of Core Music courses (30 UOC - 5 courses)
  2. The completion of Core Performance courses (36 UOC- 6 courses)
  3. The completion of Core Music Education courses (36 UOC - 6 courses)
  4. The completion of Core Education courses (30 UOC - 5 courses)
  5. The completion of Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship elective courses (42 UOC - 7 courses)

Breadth component (Green Zone) is:

  1. Free electives (18 UOC - 3 courses)

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

The BMusBEd offers an integrated training in six areas: Musicology, Musicianship, Music Education Studies, Performance Studies, Education Studies and Contextual Studies.

The Graduate Attributes for this Program 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, classroom pedagogy, 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, music technology and education studies;
  4. Capacity for analytical and critical thinking and for creative problem-solving through individual instrumental or vocal study, classroom pedagogy, school practicums, 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 being involved in concert organizing and musical leadership, both within the University and during school practicums;
  7. An appreciation of, and respect for, diversity, through participation in and study of diversity of musical practice and thinking, as well as studies of diversity in the classroom;
  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, classroom pedagogy, school practicums, 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, as well as through school practicums.

Program Structure

To qualify for the BMusBEd at Pass level, a student must obtain at least 192 units of credit (UOC) normally taken from the six components listed below.

The basic requirements for the degree are:

Single Mode (192 UOC) made up of

  1. Music Core (30 UOC)
  2. Performance Core (36 UOC)
  3. Music Education Core (36 UOC)
  4. Education Core (30 UOC)
  5. Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship Electives (42 UOC)
  6. Free Electives (18 UOC)
Note: This program is not available in Dual Mode.

Core

Music

Level 1
Level 2
Level 4

Performance

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Music Education

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Education

Level 1
Level 3
Level 4

Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship Electives

Prescribed Electives

Prescribed Electives are chosen from the list of course offerings published by the Program.

Free Electives

A Free Elective is any course offered either within or outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in which the student is able to enrol.

Award with Distinction

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

Honours

High achieving students (in Single or Dual Mode) may apply for entry to Honours. Honours is an additional year of study (two years part-time) which allows a student to further explore their depth studies. It involves seminars and the completion or a research project or thesis. Those students who are considering Honours should submit an expression of interest at the beginning of Level 4 and complete a formal application at the end of Level 4. Both should be submitted to the Stream Convenor or the Designated School or Stream Honours Convenor. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the stream(s) seeking to be further studied and is subject to resources and the approval of the Head of School in which the stream(s) is/are based. Honours is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions, and Class 3). If requirements for these classes are not met the Pass degree will be awarded if the student is not already a Graduate of the program.


Eligible students may commence the relevant Honours program only when they have completed the requirements for the equivalent of a single degree for that program (i.e. where a Music student in a dual program would like to commence Honours they must have completed at least the 96 UOC Music core degree plus 48 units of credit for the Education degree such that a total of 144 UOC has been completed).

Performance Ensembles

BMusBEd students must take part in at least two of the performance ensembles offered by the School, one of which must be a major performing ensemble.

Sample Program

Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Education (BMusBEd)
 
Music
(72UOC)
Performance
(36UOC)
Music Ed
(36UOC)
Education
(30UOC)
Free Electives
(18UOC) 
Level 1
Semester 1
 
Level 1
Semester 2
 
Free Elective (6)
Level 2
Semester 1
Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship elective
(6)
Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship elective
(6)
 
 
 
Level 2
Semester 2
Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship elective
(6)
 
 
Level 3
Semester 1
 
 
Level 3
Semester 2
Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship elective
(6)
Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship elective
(6)
 
 
Level 4
Semester 1
Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship elective
(6)
Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship elective
(6)
 
 
 
Free Elective (6)
Level 4
Semester 2
 
 
Free Elective (6)

Academic Rules

To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
  1. enrol in the Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Education and complete 192 units of credit;
  2. complete the Core Music courses
  3. complete the Core Performance courses
  4. complete the Core Music Education courses
  5. complete the Core Education courses
  6. complete the Prescribed Musicology/Musicianship electives
  7. complete 18 UOC of Free Electives
  8. complete at least 30 UOC of Level I courses before enrolling in Level II courses
  9. complete at least 30 UOC of Level II courses before enrolling in Level III courses

Honours

To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours, a Single or Dual award student must:
  1. be a Graduand or Graduate of the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education
  2. hold a WAM of 70 or higher in those streams they are seeking to further study
  3. complete the List A and List B seminar coursework requirement for their area of study (18 UOC)
  4. complete a research project or thesis (30 UOC)

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

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 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.

Exit Strategies

Students may transfer from the combined degree program to the Bachelor of Arts program with a major in Music in the first 2 years. After three years in the combined degree, students may transfer to the Bachelor of Arts and exit the program with a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music and a Minor in Educational Studies. Students who elect this option should follow one of the following exit strategies:
  1. Students identified at the end of Semester 1 Level 3 will be required to complete 12 uoc in General Education, 6 uoc in an upper level Music course, and the Music Capstone course.
  2. Students identified at the beginning of first semester in Level 4 will be required to complete 12 uoc in General Education.

Important Information

The Academic Rules for the BMusic BEd 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.

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Area(s) of Specialisation

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