COURSE INFORMATION
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This degree is designed for students wishing to become secondary Music teachers, who will also have the opportunity to select a minor area of study from a broad range of other study areas including Visual Arts, Drama and Performance, English, Home Economics, Social Sciences, Design and Technology, Information Technology, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, or Science. The course is undertaken in conjunction with WAAPA and is designed to equip students with the skills to teach both classroom and instrumental music. Students engage in studies across a wide variety of musical genres, with an emphasis upon developing effective skills for teaching in all genres and styles, as well as effective ensemble direction. There is an extensive professional placement beginning in the second year and concluding with a 10 week Assistant Teacher Program in the fourth and final year to ensure the course closely links all aspects of theory with professional practice in a range of school settings. Graduates will be eligible to seek employment in govenment and private secondary schools.
Students should seek advice from the School of Education regarding appropriate Minor unit sets to accompany each major. Please contact education@ecu.edu.au or 6304 4000.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Standard University admission requirements apply - see below for additional special admission requirements. |
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SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Prospective students must apply to the WAAPA Admissions Officer to arrange for auditions and interviews which are normally held in November – December. Applicants are assessed on:
A suggested level of performance is AMEB Grade V or equivalent.
All students 18 years of age and over will be required to submit a DET National Criminal History Check Information Clearance (CRC) before commencing their first period of Professional Practice. These clearances are valid for three years while enrolled in the course. Application forms and further information can be found at: http://www.det.wa.edu.au/screening/newapplicant.htm |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus. Mt Lawley: Bachelor of Arts (Education)/ Bachelor of Arts (Creative Arts); (Music) Minor teaching area (years 7-10) is only available on designated campuses. Minor teaching areas may be selected on either campus of the university; however students must be aware of travelling time. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE Students are required to have a total of 480 credit points to complete the course.
Within this course, students are required to complete the following units:
Major General Studies units - These are content studies units offered outside the School of Education and must be selected by the students. Minor General Studies units - These are content studies units offered outside the School of Education and must be selected by the students. Curriculum Minor Studies units - These are curriculum studies units offered within the School of Education in a relevant area of study.
A list of these units is available on enrolment. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2010 VET: 3/31/2010