Bachelor of Music (Honours)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

University of Queensland - St Lucia

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Overview

Complete two degrees and gain a teaching qualification underpinned by strong disciplinary knowledge in classroom music and choral or instrumental music. The course is tailored specifically for students who want to pursue a career in music education. It offers two years of intensive training in a chosen instrument (including voice) and three years of combined music and education courses. Graduates are prepared for the variety of teaching expected of music teachers throughout primary and secondary schools. For more information, visit Bachelors of Music (Hons)/Education (Secondary) at UQ.

Prerequisites

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), as well as other authorities, to teach in schools around Australia, and some worldwide. Once registered, graduates can work as a secondary or primary school music teacher in state or independent schools in Queensland, interstate or overseas, or undertake further study to qualify as a principal, mentor, curriculum adviser, or a guidance or career officer or head of department. Other career opportunities outside schooling include trainer for industry or business where knowledge of teaching skills and processes is in demand.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer93.4093.40
Median rank to receive an offer87.2088.20
Lowest rank to receive an offer80.9580.95

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Queensland website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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