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Units indexed by faculty Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education - primaryCourse code: 3717 + Course abbreviation: BMus/BEd + Total credit points required: 204 + 4 years full-time with overload, or equivalent part-time study + Managing faculty: Education Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Peninsula/Clayton) Course descriptionWhen students take the Bachelor of Music degree and the Bachelor of Education degree in combination, they are able to complete both courses in four years of full-time study. A feature of this course is its interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of some units. Course structureTo receive the awards of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education, a student must successfully complete units totalling 204 points consisting of the following: (a) Studies in music (108 points). There are two major study sequences in music, one of which is performance and the other is either musicology, composition or ethnomusicology (or an approved combination of more than one of these areas). For information on the requirements of all music studies offered, refer to the ‘Areas of study’ section on the Arts faculty website at www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/study_areas/. (b) Studies in education (96 points), a series of units relating to the theory and practice of education, teaching and curriculum. Fieldwork placements are also included. Progressively over the course, students will be completing more of the education component, until the final year, which will be entirely education. Course requirementsFirst year(All first-year education and music units undertaken at Clayton campus.) plus 36 points of approved music studies at first-year level:
plus two of the following units:
Second year(All second-year education units undertaken at Peninsula campus.) plus 36 points of approved music studies at second-year level (all music units undertaken at Clayton campus):
Third year(All third-year education units undertaken at Peninsula campus.)
plus 36 points of approved music studies at third-year level (all music units undertaken at Clayton campus):
Fourth year(All fourth-year units are undertaken at Peninsula campus.)
This course outline is indicative of the program students will follow, but is subject to change. FieldworkStudents must successfully complete teaching practice, which consists of 80 days of supervised school experience. Students who are employed in schools must complete a minimum of 40 days of supervised fieldwork in a setting other than the school in which they are employed. Professional recognitionOn completion of the double degrees, graduates will have a sound preparation for entry into the music education and training professions. Graduates will be eligible for employment as teachers in Victoria. For interstate and overseas positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities. Opportunities also exist for further studies. Contact detailsInquiries (Education): telephone +61 3 9904 4291, email undergraduate.peninsula@education.monash.edu.au or visit www.education.monash.edu.au/. Inquiries (Music): telephone +61 9905 3231 or email craig.dewilde@arts.monash.edu.au. Course coordinatorsDr Beverley Jane (Education, Peninsula), Dr Craig De Wilde (School of Music - Conservatorium, Clayton) Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |