Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education for 2010

Course overview

Students combine studies of music with the theory and practice of teaching and graduates qualify as music professionals and primary teachers. This course is designed to fully prepare students for careers as teachers in primary schools, and includes a minimum of 80 days of professional placements within schools throughout the course.

The education studies provide an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education, curriculum studies and teaching practice, covering all key learning areas. 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. The course is undertaken between the Peninsula (primary education units) and Clayton (music units) campuses.

The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (Primary) requires the study equivalent of 4.25 years of full time study, however it has been structured to allow completion in just 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time.

Career outlook

By combining studies of music with the theory and practice of teaching, graduates qualify as music professionals and teachers, and following registration with VIT are eligible for employment in Victoria as primary school teachers or in a range of performing arts based careers including music educator, musician, and performing artist. Graduates wishing to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration requirements with local authorities.

Single degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
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 204 total for course 204 total for course
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 . 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 . This course is completed in 4 calendar years.
CRICOS code Not applicable 064765C
Monash course code 3717 3717
Faculty Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
Contact Education: telephone +61 3 9904 4291, email peninsulacourseinfo@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au.
Music: telephone +61 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. 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 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.

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

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.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

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 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.

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

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.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Peninsula
International Baccalaureate 28
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

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.

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