Bachelor of Contemporary Music/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)Information for students commencing 2013

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About this Course

The Bachelor of Contemporary Music/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is four year (full-time or part-time equivalent) combined degree in secondary education. The course provides a strong foundation of knowledge in teaching subjects for the secondary school curriculum and in the professional practice of teaching. This degree provides the qualification necessary to teach Music in secondary schools. The course is flexible, enabling students to complete a second teaching subject to improve employment opportunities in high demand areas.

Career Opportunities

In addition to teaching in secondary schools and colleges, graduates also work in a range of training and development settings in industry, and the arts.

Professional Recognition

This course is approved by the NSW Institute of Teachers and is nationally recognised. Graduates of the course meet the qualification requirements for accreditation/registration as a teacher in schools across all Australian states and territories.

Usually, teacher education qualifications approved in New South Wales are recognised internationally, but students need to check with potential employers and teacher registration authorities in other countries regarding accreditation requirements.

Professional Placement

Students complete a program of practical in-school teaching experiences during the course, culminating in a seven-week in-school professional development experience, to demonstrate their independent and professional capabilities as secondary school teachers.

Major Areas of Study

Students undertake Music as their first teaching subject and can also select to study a second teaching subject including English, Modern History, Geography or Mathematics. The Education component of the combined degree also provides studies in the professional practice of teaching.

The core education units can be studied either on campus or by distance education. Distance education requires students to attend two two-day workshops on campus.

Entry requirement for selected contemporary music units: Entry to the performance units is by audition during the first year of study, with students commencing the units in the second year.

Course Structure and Units (Subjects)

Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Contemporary Music/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) a total of 384 credit points (usually 32 units) must be completed.

Candidates may elect to withdraw from the course early (in accordance with the Specific Award Rules) to be awarded the Bachelor of Contemporary Music.

Please note that some majors and units may not be available at each location. Unit availabilities are published for each study period and vary from year to year. Please contact the School for further information.

For course rules and a full list of units, please refer to the Specific Award Rules below.

Course Summary

Locations
Distance Education	Unavailable
Lismore	Session 1
Coffs Harbour	Unavailable
Gold Coast Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga	Unavailable
Course Duration	4 years full-time; 8 years part-time May be completed in a shorter duration subject to unit availabilities.
Fees and Charges	• Domestic fees • Additional fee information
School	School of Education
Admission, Enrolment and General Enquiries	scu.edu.au/enquiries
Further Information	Ph: 1800 626 481

Total Units:	Award Abbreviation:	2013 ATAR equivalent/OP:
32	BContempMus/BEd (Sec)	77/11
UAC Course Code	QTAC Course Code	CRICOS Course Code
Lismore: 331105	Lismore: 051041	N/A

Teaching Methods

A variety of teaching methods are used in this course including regular face-to-face contact with academic staff in lectures, classes or workshops. Academic staff provide regular consultation outside classes for students to seek study advice and resolve learning problems.

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student’s point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based program Blackboard Collaborate delivers advanced on-line learning environments for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces and classrooms. They can share files, presentations, and applications. If the session is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and books of readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU library provides a wide range of services including librarian assistance, print and electronic resources, a document delivery service, catalogues, databases, ebooks, ereadings, and full-text journal literature.

The Academic Skills Development team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support.

Assessment Methods

The assessment methods used in this course vary from unit to unit. Most units have progressive assessment with marks typically allocated across a combination of assessment tasks due at different times during the study period. Some units may also include a formal examination at the end of the study period. Assessment requirements for each unit are advised in writing to students at the commencement of each study period with clear guidelines, due dates, and the weighting for each assessment task.

Equipment and Facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern well-equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audio-visual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

How to Apply

On-campus Undergraduate applications

To apply to study an undergraduate degree at a SCU campus, apply online through the NSW Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). For more information please visit either the UAC or QTAC websites: www.uac.edu.au or www.qtac.edu.au. A late fee applies for UAC and QTAC applications received after the 30th of September.

Apply with QTAC

Apply with UAC

Advanced Standing

At Southern Cross University, your previous study or work experience may help you cut time off your degree.

• Recognition of Previous Study
  Advanced standing may be granted to a student for tertiary studies successfully completed within the last ten years at this university or at another approved post secondary institution including TAFE, private providers or other universities.
• Recognition of Professional Experience
  Advanced standing may be granted on the basis of current professional-level experience, skills or expertise that are deemed to be equivalent to Southern Cross University units available in this course.

We recommend that you apply for advance standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount and type of credit awarded will determine your study plan.

For more details and how to apply please visit the Advanced Standing website.

Related Courses

Bachelor of Contemporary Music
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees
Graduate Diploma of Education
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Specific Award Rules

Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.

Schedule of Units