In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
Some units of study and/or placements relating to this course cannot be delivered remotely or online for students commencing their study in Semester 1, 2021. You will be required to attend in-person on campus from Semester 2, 2022.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
Music educators train the musicians of tomorrow. Our professionally recognised music education degree will immerse you in the world of performance, composition and teaching.
Our music education program will prepare you for a career as a music teacher in both the primary and secondary school environments.
You will develop teaching skills through studies in education, music education, choral and instrumental pedagogy and music technology.
Depends on your qualification, citizenship status
Refer to the UAC website for key dates.
Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (August) in the following specialisations:
Closing dates
UAC applicants: Refer to the UAC website
Direct applicants:
Semester 1 - 31 October
Semester 2 - 3 August
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements.
Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (August) in the following specialisations:
The Bachelor of Music (Music Education) will develop your teaching skills through studies in education, music education, choral and instrumental pedagogy and music technology.
You choose a study focus in performance, composition, contemporary music practice or musicology and specific music education and pedagogical training. In addition to your studies in music teaching methods, music history and analysis, performance and compositional skills, you will attain information and communication technology competencies and develop an understanding of children with special educational needs.
Mandatory work component = 580 hours.
This mandatory work component must be completed as part of the award requirements for the course.
To gain entry, applicants will need:
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
LITERACY AND NUMERACY TEST FOR INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENTS (LANTITE)
The requirement to complete the LANTITE applies to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music (Music Education).
All BMus Ed students commencing studies in 2017 and beyond will be expected to sit and pass the test within the first two years of candidature.
For information about teacher-accreditation requirements in NSW, including the testing, visit the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Credit for previous study
If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.
Recent students in these cohorts achieved three HSC Band 5 results including one in English.
Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
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1 | 1 | Principal Study 1 Aural Perception 1 Harmony and Analysis 1 Musical in Modern Times Ensemble/Performance Key Ideas in Music Education |
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2 | Principal Study 2 Aural Perception 2 Harmony and Analysis 2 Musical Worlds of Today Ensemble/Performance Key Approaches in Music Education |
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2 | 1 | Principal Study 3 Aural Perception 3 Harmony and Analysis 3 Music in the Classical and Romantics Eras Fundamentals of Teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands Music |
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2 | Principal Study 4 Aural Perception 4 Harmony and Analysis 4 Psychology of Learning and Instruction Children, Music and Educational Settings Teaching Jazz in Secondary School |
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3 | 1 | Principal Study 5 or elective Adolescent Development and Behaviour Popular Music Studies Teaching Junior Secondary Music Free choice elective |
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2 | Principal Study 6 or elective Professional Experience 2 Ensemble Pedagogy Composition in Music Education Technology in Music Education |
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4 | 1 | Cultural Diversity in Music Education | Senior Secondary Music Education | Composition in Music Education and Performance or Ensemble unit | Music in Modern Times | |
2 | Professional Issues in Music Education | Professional Experience 3 |
We focus on popular, classical, Australian, jazz, folk or world musics.
Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands unit of study incorporates high-profile guests including indigenous performers of note as well as composers and educators.
Technology, creativite exploration and music theory are woven into our units.