Music education in secondary schools often extends beyond the classroom to include choirs, instrumental ensembles, and school productions. Participation in musical activities can improve a student's academic performance, strengthen school community ties and further develop personal and interpersonal skills. This double degree combines studies of music with teaching theory and practice, 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. Students also gain valuable classroom experience by completing a minimum of 80 days of professional placement, undertaken throughout the course.
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 Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) requires the successful completion of units totalling 216 credit points. The study equivalent to achieve 216 credit points would normally be 4.5 years of full time study; however this course has been structured to allow completion in just 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time. This is made possible by the incorporation of a 12 credit point study overload in Music in the third year and a 12 credit point study overload in the final year of the course.
Following registration with VIT graduate may work as secondary school teachers within state and independent schools, or in a range of performing arts-based careers including music teacher, musician, and performing artist. Graduates wishing to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration requirements with local authorities.
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| Intakes | First semester | First semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time | 4 years |
| Credit points | 216 total for course | 216 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $5,310 AUD Students in this course will be required to pay a higher fee. The average student contribution is based on 48 credit points per annum. The fee will be recalculated as this course has an additional 12 credit points in Year 3 and an additional 12 credit points in Year 4 . This course is completed in 4 calendar years. 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 $23,000 AUD Students in this course will be required to pay a higher fee. The average student contribution is based on 48 credit points per annum. The fee will be recalculated as this course has an additional 12 credit points in Year 3 and an additional 12 credit points in Year 4 . This course is completed in 4 calendar years. |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 064783A |
| Monash course code | 2025 | 2025 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Education | Faculty of Education |
| Contact |
Education: telephone +61 3 9905 2888, email claytoncourseinfo@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 |
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.
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
Units 1 and 2-two units of general 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.
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.
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.
VTAC Non Year 12 applicants only:
Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form and include evidence of how they have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
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| ENTER clearly in* | Range of criteria(CSP); 80.00 (International) |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
This course is not available for second semester entry.
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
Units 1 and 2-two units of general 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.
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.
See the English Language Requirements web page
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.
VTAC Non Year 12 applicants only:
Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form and include evidence of how they have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
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| 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 eight units made up from Parts A and B) | 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 |
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.
This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.
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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