Music’s creative and uplifting presence is essential in the lives of young people.
Great music teachers help kids express themselves, take pride in what they do and appreciate new things. They give emerging musicians the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
What will you do?
Our Bachelor of Music (Music Education and Pedagogy) offers music-specific education courses and a personally tailored program that suits your own areas of interest and career aspirations. You will:
build skills in your creative specialty
learn methods for vocal and instrumental coaching
explore key principles in 21st century music education
develop lesson plans based on different approaches
expand your creative abilities and musical skill set through practise teaching activities.
Where could it take you?
You could tutor in after-school programs or a private music studio. You might start a rock camp to empower young Australian musicians. Perhaps you’ll be the next red Wiggle!
Potential careers
Music Coordinator, Music Educator, Music Journalist / Music Critic, Music Librarian, Music Researcher, Music Therapist, Musical Theatre Performer, Musician / Singer, Musicologist, Singing Teacher, Vocal Coach, Vocalist, Instrumental Teacher, Arts Administrator, Music Teacher, Music Theory Teacher, Music Tutor, Classroom Music Teacher
Degree Structure
Students of Music Education and Pedagogy undertake core education courses in addition to courses in a secondary area of study (one of the other 7 majors offered in the Bachelor of Music).