Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education for 2009

Course overview

This course is designed to prepare students for combination careers in music and education. Students combine studies of music with the theory and practice of teaching, and qualify as music professionals and secondary teachers. The education studies provide an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education, curriculum studies and teaching practice. Students gain an understanding of the nature of education, classroom teaching and practice in schools, and the relationship between education and society. The studies in music introduce students to the fundamentals of music within a practical, theoretical, critical, historical and contextual framework. Students develop skills in musical performance and musicology, and complete two major study sequences in music - one of performance, and one of musicology, composition or ethnomusicology or an approved combination of more than one of these areas. The course is equivalent to 4.25 years of study, but is completed in four calendar years.

Career outlook

Graduates may work as secondary school teachers within state and independent schools and related teaching services, or in a range of performing arts-based careers including music educator, musician, and performing artist.

Single degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October) See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October)
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$4,941 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$21,790 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 031514F
Monash course code 2025 2025
Faculty Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
Contact Education: telephone +61 3 9905 2819, email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au.
Music: telephone +61 3 9905 3231 or email craig.dewilde@arts.monash.edu.au.
International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: All graduates are eligible to teach in Victoria in their field of specialisation, although registration with VIT will be necessary. While many graduates hold a range of interstate and overseas teaching positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities regarding teacher registration requirements.

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Audition and Interview: Students intending to specialise in composition are required to submit up to three compositions that show the range and proficiency of their work, accompanied by a declaration that they are entirely their own work. Students intending to specialise in performance should prepare for audition two pieces of music drawn from a varied repertoire, for example a work from the classical period, a work from the Romantic period, or work written in the 20th century. Non-pianists must provide their own accompanists. If students cannot attend an audition in person, video taped auditions are acceptable. For further inquiries, email: music@arts.monash.edu.au English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page

VCE prerequisites

Units 1 - 4-any two units from further mathematics, general mathematics, specialist mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. Normally, a standard of at least Grade 7 Australian Music Education Board, or Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (Performance), or Trinity College London or equivalent is also required.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English and mathematics (any) at a minimum of grade four at standard level. Normally a standard of at least Grade 7 AMEB or Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (Performance), or Trinity College London or equivalent is also required.

Special application requirements

All applicants must complete an audition, see Minimum entrance requirements. For information on the audition process please refer to Enrolling & Entry Requirements in the School of Music. For further information please contact +61 3 9905 3231.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
ENTER clearly in* Individual Offer

* The "clearly in" score is based on last year's selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for second semester entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Audition and Interview: Students intending to specialise in composition are required to submit up to three compositions that show the range and proficiency of their work, accompanied by a declaration that they are entirely their own work. Students intending to specialise in performance should prepare for audition two pieces of music drawn from a varied repertoire, for example a work from the classical period, a work from the Romantic period, or work written in the 20th century. Non-pianists must provide their own accompanists. If students cannot attend an audition in person, video taped auditions are acceptable. For further inquiries, email: music@arts.monash.edu.au

English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page

VCE prerequisites

Units 1 - 4-any two units from further mathematics, general mathematics, specialist mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. Normally, a standard of at least Grade 7 Australian Music Education Board, or Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (Performance), or Trinity College London or equivalent is also required.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English and mathematics (any) at a minimum of grade four at standard level. Normally a standard of at least Grade 7 AMEB or Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (Performance), or Trinity College London or equivalent is also required.

English requirements for international students

See the English Language Requirements web page

Special application requirements

All applicants must complete an audition, see Minimum entrance requirements. For information on the audition process please refer to Enrolling & Entry Requirements in the School of Music. For further information please contact +61 3 9905 3231.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
International Baccalaureate Individual Offer
GCE A level 10
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 80%
Hong Kong A level 9
ISC of the CISCE India 75%
MUFY (best four) 280
Ontario Grade 12 80%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 85%
Sri Lanka A level 12
STPM Malaysia 9.33
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 80%
UNIPREP Indonesia 8
UNSW Foundation Year 8

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

Major study areas

Graduates are eligible to teach in Victoria in their field of specialisation. They can also work as a music professional. Applicants for interstate and overseas teaching positions are advised to check with local authorities regarding teacher registration requirements.

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