Develop knowledge about the many social and historical meanings of music.
You'll explore the written and aural complexities of music and approach the study of Western music in an engaging way.
Completing the single music major provides you with the content knowledge for teaching music in schools. You will need to choose another major for a second, distinct teaching area.
If you want to graduate with two teachings areas in music, then the Music Specialisation plan is for you.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Performing musician
- Music teacher
- Music producer
- Music director
- Arts administrator
- Conductor
- Record label administrator
Our lecturers prepare students to teach in a diverse range of professional settings, whether it's as a classroom music teacher, an instrumental music specialist or an ensemble director.
Lecturers have provided me with networking opportunities with leaders in the education sector that will be invaluable to my career. Their passion for education has inspired my commitment to lifelong learning as a professional teacher and as a musician.
Our lecturers prepare students to teach in a diverse range of professional settings, whether it's as a classroom music teacher, an instrumental music specialist or an ensemble director.
Lecturers have provided me with networking opportunities with leaders in the education sector that will be invaluable to my career. Their passion for education has inspired my commitment to lifelong learning as a professional teacher and as a musician.
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13 January - 13 January
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Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
- Studios
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Western Art Music 1700-1900: Approaches and Concepts
- Musicianship 1
- Contemporary Art Music
- Musicology and Early Music
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