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Diploma of 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 .
| Distance education |
Fees: | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying 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 usq.support@usq.edu.au or submit a question via .
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 or have completed the .
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 , which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may
be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders,
Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who reside
outside Australia pay full tuition fees.
Domestic full fee paying
students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government
loan called .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees
for a particular course via the .
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
Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Residential school | Enrolment requirements |
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On-campus (ONC) | Distance education (EXT) | Online (WEB) |
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Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
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MUS1021 | | | 1 | S1, | | | O | |
MUS2022 | | | 1 | S2, | | | O | MUS1021
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MUS2023 | | | 2 | 1 | | | O | MUS2022
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MUS2024 | | | 2 | 2 | | | O | MUS2023
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