This double degree program is primarily designed to prepare students for a career in teaching the creative and performing arts in the secondary school system.  Students will specialize in either Drama or Art or Music Studies.  Students combine professional education studies with specialist content studies in two teaching areas. Graduates will have a qualification in both Education and the Creative Arts and will be highly skilled and knowledgeable practitioners allowing them to access a wide range of career-related opportunities.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Mount Lawley campus.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS\

• Standard University Admission requirements apply in addition to a satisfactory performance audition and/or interview.
• A Police Clearance is required upon admission.

SPECIAL EXIT POINTS

Students who complete only three years of study will be able to qualify for a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Arts) subject to meeting the course structure of that award.

Graduates will qualify as four-year trained teachers and be able to meet teacher registration requirements in all Australian states.

NOTES

This course is a concurrent form of teacher education where the student is able to combine studies in Education with Drama or Art or Music. This combination is maintained throughout the four years of study.

A feature of the course is an extensive program of professional practice in secondary schools that commences in year 3 and culminates in the Assistant Teacher Program (10 weeks) in the final year.

The course provides a clear balance of content studies, professional studies and professional practice.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course comprises 480 credit points (482 credit points if the Music major is chosen) in 35 units of study, including a 14 unit major in Drama or Art or Music.

Within this course students are also required to select units in a minor area of study:

Minor General Studies units – These are content studies units offered outside the School of Education in a relevant area of study.

Minor Curriculum Studies units – These are curriculum studies units offered within the School of Education in a relevant area of study which relate to the choice of minor general studies units.

A list of these units is available on enrolment, and will be agreed with the Program Coordinator.