Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary) (BMus(Hons)/BEd(Sec))
Information valid for students commencing 2015
Duration
5 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
80
Program code
2357
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary):
- Course list for the Bachelor of Music (Honours)
- Course list for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent.
Additional application information
Students wishing to undertake the Bachelor of Music with Honours must lodge a program change request via SI-net by the Friday prior to Orientation week for first semester. To be eligible for consideration for entry to honours, a GPA of 5.8 over the first two years of BMus will be required.
Please note that the following Music plans are not available as part of the dual program: composition, music performance and musicology.
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Music (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 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 Program Change Request on mySI-net.
Closing Date
Applications must be lodged via SI-net by Friday prior to Orientation week for the relevant semester.
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 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
80
Program code
2357
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary):
- Course list for the Bachelor of Music (Honours)
- Course list for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent.
CRICOS Code: 081640G
English Proficiency
IELTS score of 7.5 overall, Listening 8, Reading 7, Writing 7, and Speaking 8. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Music (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 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.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary)?
This dual degree 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
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary) :
- Course list for the Bachelor of Music (Honours)
- Course list for the Bachelor of 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
Compulsory Placement Course
Students must complete 10 days school experience and 90 days supervised practicum. 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 Teacher Preparation Programs Handbook provides information about practicum and school experience requirements and is available from School of Education.
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent.
Additional application information
Students wishing to undertake the Bachelor of Music with Honours must lodge a program change request via SI-net by the Friday prior to Orientation week for first semester. To be eligible for consideration for entry to honours, a GPA of 5.8 over the first two years of BMus will be required.
Please note that the following Music plans are not available as part of the dual program: composition, music performance and musicology.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and Music OR AMEB Grade 7 or higher in a practical examination and AMEB Grade 5 or higher in Theory or Musicianship, or equivalent.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 081640G
English proficiency
IELTS score of 7.5 overall, Listening 8, Reading 7, Writing 7, and Speaking 8. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
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.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Music (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 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 program rules, the Bachelor of Music (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 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
- Some courses may incur additional costs such as piano accompaniment.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary)
Careers
Refer to the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Education for information regarding employment opportunities.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Queensland College of Teachers
Program rules for the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary)
To complete the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Music (Honours)/Education (Secondary), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #80 comprising -
#48 from the BMus course list, including:
- 26 units from part A; and
- 14 units from part B in the General Music BMus major; and
- 8 units from part H in the General Music BMus honours field
- 16 units from part A; and
- 16 units from part B
Refer to BMus(Hons)/BEd(Sec) rules for further information. Note when selecting courses from the BMus(Hons) course list, a student must include courses that satisfy the prerequisites for two specialist teaching areas set by the head of school. Students are advised to consult the BMus(Hons)/BEd(Sec) dual degree planner on myAdvisor for further information.
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.
