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Music Education Major  
MABUTW 
Y68 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY) 
 

This major prepares students to teach music in secondary schools, and allows graduates to work as specialist K-6 music teachers.

 

The focus of the major is classroom music teaching. Students also have the option to complete a minor in Instrumental music teaching and conducting / ensemble direction. Students can also undertake electives in primary and early childhood music teaching.

 

The major is offered in conjunction with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), and students undertaking this course opt to specialise in either classical, jazz or contemporary music. Under certain circumstances, students may undertake crossover units from the other streams.
 

Special Admission Requirements

Applicants must apply to WAAPA to arrange an audition. Applicants are assessed on:

  • Successful completion of a practical test on the applicant’s chosen instrument.
  • Successful completion of a short aural / theory test
  • A suggested level of performance is AMEB Grade V or equivalent.

 

Further information on the audition process is available from WAAPA at http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/

 
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity
Students must complete 11 Major Content Study units and 2 Curriculum Major units.
 
Major Content Study Units
Select 1 unit (15 credit points) from:
MUS1116 Principal Studies: Classical Performance 1 15
MUS1128 Principal Studies: Jazz Education 1 15
MUS1121 Principal Studies: Contemporary Music Performance 1 15
 
Select 1 unit (15 credit points) from:
MUS1106 Music Techniques 1 15
MUS1126 Music Techniques: Jazz Education 1 15
 
Select 1 unit (15 credit points) from:
MUS1111 Music History&Culture: Classical Overview 15
MUS1210 Music History and Culture: Jazz History I 15
MUS1123 Music History&Culture: Contemporary Overview 15
 
Select 1 unit (15 credit points) from:
MUS1217 Principal Studies: Classical Performance 2 15
MUS1229 Principal Studies: Jazz Education 2 15
MUS1122 Principal Studies: Contemporary Music Performance 2 15
 
Select 1 unit (15 credit points) from:
MUS1207 Music Techniques 2 15
MUS1227 Music Techniques: Jazz Education 2 15
 
Select 1 unit (15 credit points) from:
MUS2216 Principal Studies: Classical Performance 3 15
MUS2228 Principal Studies: Jazz Education 3 15
MUS2123 Principal Studies: Contemporary Music Performance 3 15
 
Select 1 unit (15 credit points) from:
MUS2207 Music Techniques: Classical 1 15
MUS2226 Music Techniques: Jazz Education 3 15
MUS2127 Music Techniques: Contemporary 1 15
 
Select 1 unit (15 credit points) from:
MUS2217 Principal Studies: Classical Performance 4 15
MUS2229 Principal Studies: Jazz Education 4 15
MUS2124 Principal Studies: Contemporary Music Performance 4 15
 
Select 1 unit (15 credit points) from:
MUS2209 Music Techniques: Classical 2 15
MUS2238 Music Techniques: Jazz Education 4 15
MUS2128 Music Techniques: Contemporary 2 15
 
Select 1 unit (15 credit points) from:
MUS2111 Music History&Culture: Classical Topic 1 15
MUS2115 Music History and Culture: Jazz History III 15
MUS2114 Music History&Culture: Contemporary Topic 1 15
 
Plus select the following unit in the final semester of study:
CUR4210 Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation 15
 
Curriculum Major Units
MUE2125 Teaching Music in Secondary School 15
MUE3120 Contemporary Music Teaching Practices 15
 
NOTE: Students must strictly adhere to the Course Plan for Music Education to ensure that they complete their units in the correct semester of study.
 

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013