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Diploma in Music Teaching (DMUS) - DipMusT
This program is offered only to continuing students.
No new admissions will be accepted. Students who are interested in
this study area should contact us.
| | Distance education |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place
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| Standard duration: | 2 years (2 courses per semester) or 4 years (1
course per semester) |
Contact us
Current students
Telephone 1800 007 252 (within Australia freecall), +61 7 4631
2285 (from outside Australia), email usqassist@usq.edu.au or submit a question via USQAssist.
Program focus
Designed for studio teachers, this program comprises two sets
of courses: Studio Teaching (pedagogy) and Music Craft (harmony, analysis
and aural skills). It focuses on the teaching of beginner to advanced
levels.
Program aims
The aims of the program are:
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to produce graduates who have a sound foundation in musicianship
and music teaching
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to develop in students musical skills that will provide them
with the substantial background necessary for successful music teaching
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to develop in students high quality teaching skills necessary
for successful teaching practice.
Program objectives
On successful completion of the program, the student will:
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have developed expertise in teaching instrumental or vocal students
from beginner to lower advanced levels
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have achieved an intermediate standard basis in aural development
and music writing techniques.
Admission requirements
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Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent, or mature age
with substantial music teaching experience.
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Practical qualifications of Grade 7 (AMEB) or higher at credit
level, or equivalent, completed within five years of the year of anticipated
entry (or within last two years for vocalists), or successful live
or video audition.
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A pass at credit standard or higher in 5th grade (AMEB) Musicianship
or Theory, or equivalent.
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English level IELTS 6 for International Students.
International applicants must have met the University's
English language requirements or have completed the University's
ELICOS/UNIPREP program.
How to apply
Domestic students
Application for undergraduate programs may be made through
the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The same procedure
applies whether you plan to study on-campus or by distance education.
If you completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school you
will be assessed for entry on the basis of your Overall Position (OP)
or equivalent score. Year 12 students from other states or territories
are considered for entry on the basis of their UAI, ENTER or TER and
the subject prerequisites indicated. Other applicants will be based
on their overall Rank. You should ensure you submit your application
by the closing dates.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and
you as a student pay a student contribution
amount, which varies depending on the courses undertaken. You
are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.
Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their
fees through a Government loan called HECS-HELP.
Program structure
This program is available in piano, violin/viola, flute, clarinet
and voice. The Diploma program consists of four courses of Music Craft
and four courses of Studio Teaching (Pedagogy). The pedagogy courses
cover instrumental or vocal teaching from beginner to Grade 6 standard,
or higher.
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 4 years to complete this program.
Recommended enrolment pattern
