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University of Adelaide

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Bachelor of Music (Music Education and Pedagogy)

  • Bachelor

Music's creative and uplifting presence is essential in the lives of young people.Great music teachers help kids express themselves, take pride in what they do and appreciate new things. They give emerging musicians the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
324066, 002801F
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$40,500 per year / $121,500 total

About this course

Inspire the next generation of music makers

Music's creative and uplifting presence is essential in the lives of young people.

Great music teachers help kids express themselves, take pride in what they do and appreciate new things. They give emerging musicians the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Bachelor of Music (Music Education and Pedagogy) offers music-specific education courses and a personally tailored program that suits your own areas of interest and career aspirations. You will:

  • build skills in your creative specialty
  • learn methods for vocal and instrumental coaching
  • explore key principles in 21st century music education
  • develop lesson plans based on different approaches
  • expand your creative abilities and musical skill set through practise teaching activities.

Career pathways

You could tutor in after-school programs or a private music studio. You might start a rock camp to empower young Australian musicians. Perhaps you'll be the next red Wiggle!

Note: further study is required to be eligible for South Australian teacher registration.


  • Learn methods for vocal and instrumental coaching
  • Tutor in after-school programs or a private music studio
  • Study at Australia's most distinguished tertiary music school

Course structure

Students of Music Education and Pedagogy undertake core education courses in addition to courses in a secondary area of study (one of the other 7 majors offered in the Bachelor of Music).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Adelaide.
63.2%
Overall satisfaction
79.4%
Skill scale
72.1%
Teaching scale
41.2%
Employed full-time