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.
This specialisation will grant you two teaching areas under music: Music, and Choral and Instrumental Music.
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:
- Classroom music teacher
- Secondary school music teacher
- Primary school music teacher
- Music teacher
- Instrumental music tutor
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
- Studios
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
- Introduction to Music Technology
- Contemporary Art Music
- Musicology and Early Music
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