Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary) (BMus(Hons)/BEd(Sec))
Information valid for students commencing 2024
Duration
5 Years full-time
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
80
Program code
2357
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
5 Years full-time
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
80
Program code
2357
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- an audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
All applicants to education programs in Australia must complete non-academic entry criteria For further information please see QTAC's Initial Teacher Education (ITE) advice page.
Applicants must arrange an audition with the School of Music, to take place between 1 September and 30 November of the year preceding admission. A program of no longer than 15 minutes must be prepared. Details must be provided to the School of Music when the applicant arranges the audition. For an audition to be at a competitive standard, the repertoire performed should be comparable to Grade 7 AMEB. For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website .
*Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 081640G
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - score of 7.5 overall; speaking 8; listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition), PTE Academic, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: +61 7 3346 9872
Why study the Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary)?
The Bachelor of Music(Honours)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) dual program is designed specifically for students wishing to pursue a career in music education, incorporating advanced research training in their chosen Music Honours field. In the first two years of the program, all students take practical study in their chosen instrument or the human voice, as well as courses in music history, techniques and aural training, plus electives from popular music or other courses. Students then undertake three years of courses relevant to their specialisation in music education. Final Year students have the opportunity to undertake teaching area courses that investigate the 7-12 Music syllabus, instrumental teaching and choral music education. Graduates are thoroughly prepared for the variety of teaching contexts expected of music teachers throughout secondary school, while also being equipped to undertake postgraduate studies in music.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Students undertaking a Bachelor of Music(Honours)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) dual program must complete 90 days of supervised and assessed professional experience comprising of: 5 days of school experience/observation and 85 days of supervised and assessed professional experience throughout the program.Every effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of their home base but they can be expected to travel up to 90 minutes due to public transport connections and incur costs associated with travel and possible lost income over this period. Students are generally placed at Ipswich, Brisbane, and southeast Queensland and are encouraged to explore the option of a rural placement. Financial assistance may be available to assist with travel and accommodation costs for rural placements. Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing practicum. Students can apply for a Blue Card through the School of Education and should do so three months before their practicum is due to commence. The Professional Experience Handbook provides information about practicum and school experience requirements and is available from the School of Education.
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- an audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
All applicants to education programs in Australia must complete non-academic entry criteria For further information please see QTAC's Initial Teacher Education (ITE) advice page.
Applicants must arrange an audition with the School of Music, to take place between 1 September and 30 November of the year preceding admission. A program of no longer than 15 minutes must be prepared. Details must be provided to the School of Music when the applicant arranges the audition. For an audition to be at a competitive standard, the repertoire performed should be comparable to Grade 7 AMEB. For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website .
*Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
Additional application requirements
As part of the Australian Institute for Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) revised Standards and Procedures (2015), applicants to initial teacher education courses (pre-service teachers) must satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria for selection to the course.All applicants will need to complete an online questionnaire to meet the non-academic entry requirement for this program. Once you have submitted your application, you will be directed to the online questionnaire.All students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office. For more information on the test including sample tests, indicative fees, testing institutions and registration information, please visit the School of Education LANTITE website and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 081640G
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - score of 7.5 overall; speaking 8; listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition), PTE Academic, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- There may be additional course costs associated with travel or materials.
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- All students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation.
- Students are responsible for the cost of the LANTITE (approximately $196 or $98 per test). ACER website (https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au) lists current fees.
- Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office.
- For more information on the LANTITE tests, including sample tests and registration information, please visit the Australian Council for Educational Research website: https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au
- Students are responsible for the cost of transportation and accommodation to attend residential schools or practicals.
- A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased through the School.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary)
Careers
The program equips students to teach in secondary schools or vocational education and training, and can also lead to employment in staff training and development programs in business and industry. Graduates are eligible for teacher registration in Queensland and qualified for employment as secondary school teachers in state and independent schools worldwide. Graduates who specialise in music or LOTE teaching may also seek employment in primary schools. An education degree opens up a vast range of career opportunities within educational settings such as Head of Department, Principal, Guidance Officer, Learning Support Teacher, Student Advisor and Education Advisor.All students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office. For more information on the test including sample tests, indicative fees, testing institutions and registration information, please visit the School of Education LANTITE website and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.
Professional registration
Graduates may be eligible for registration with the following organisations:
- Queensland College of Teachers
Completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic registration. Please contact the registration body for details of any conditions for registration.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Queensland College of Teachers
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Australian Institute For Teaching And School Leadership
Program rules for the Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary)
To complete the Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary)
To graduate with a Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary) a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
