Teaching and Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Music

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    4 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Give the gift of music

Music in the secondary years is beneficial for the intellectual, emotional and social wellbeing of young people. For some students, it becomes a key source of pride, success and joy.

As a music specialist teacher in the secondary years you’ll help your students hone musical skills, pursue their goals and build confidence.

Develop your digital capabilities in our eLearning Program - the first and only one of its kind for Education students in Australia. We will show you how to use your own iPad with pencil and keyboard to its full teaching potential so you can earn Apple Teacher status. You might even do your first year placement in an Apple Distinguished School.

What will you do?

Our Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Music is designed in collaboration with the Elder Conservatorium of Music. You will:

  • work with experienced musicians, performers, teachers and researchers
  • build expertise in music and an additional non-music teaching area^
  • explore educational issues, curriculum and practice relevant to the secondary years
  • gain professional experience and connections through extensive school placements.

Where could it take you?

You’ll graduate fully qualified to register as a secondary teacher Australia-wide. If you’d like to teach overseas, your degree will be valid in most other countries. An education background will also prove invaluable in a wide range of careers servicing communities outside of the classroom.

Audition information is available from the Elder Conservatorium of Music.

^Teaching areas include: classroom music, instrumental music, economics, English, geography, history, languages (must be taken at advanced level), linguistics (EAL/D), mathematical sciences, media.

Note: On-campus attendance is required for courses in this program. If you are a continuing student in the program and are unable to attend campus, please contact the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics for program advice.


Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Admissions information

    SATAC Code334641
    DefermentNo
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Additional Entry Requirements
    Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS)
    In accordance with national teacher education program standards, applicants must fulfil non-academic entry requirements. Applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement which speaks to motivation to become a teacher.
    The statement must address three themes:
    - understanding of the role of a teacher
    - the personal and academic qualities possessed that will enable you to become an effective teacher
    - your attitude to learning.

    Pathway students will be contacted directly by the university and asked to submit their statement at the end of their foundation program.
    Please note you may only submit one Teaching Capabilities Statement. Once you submit your statement you cannot make any changes or edits. Your submission will be final.


    Working with Children Check (WWCC)
    All people who work with children and young people will require a Working with Children Check (WWCC). A successful WWCC is required prior to undertaking any professional experience placement, including all in-school activities which involve contact with minors (people under 18 years of age). These placements and in-school activities are compulsory components of teaching degrees at the University of APSB. 

    It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid WWCC prior to undertaking any professional experience placement or in-school activities.

    Find out more at the Department of Human Services   


    Criminal History Check and Responding to Abuse and Neglect training
    Professional Experience Placements form a compulsory part of the program.  Students will be required to undertake a Child-related Employment screening through Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI).  If a student fails to obtain clearance for any reason, the University cannot accept responsibility for obtaining a professional experience placement or any professional experience activity that a student may require to complete the course of study.

    In addition, students who are completing any in-school activities or professional experience placements must undertake mandatory training in Responding to Abuse and Neglect prior to the commencement of the activity/placement. Students must provide documented evidence that shows that they have completed all of the required training.

    LANTITE
    All students must pass both components of the Language and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE).


    All applicants must also attend and pass an audition/interview and a musicianship test. Selections for music programs are made on the basis of audition/interview scores combined with academic achievement and the musicianship test score. It is possible to audition for more than one instrument or study area if you have multiple interests. Auditions will be held in late November. Please check dates and deadlines, as well as find the audition registration form at: https://able.APSB.edu.au/music/study/auditions.
    Selection Criteria
    Recent Secondary EducationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Higher Education StudyYou must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of APSB, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Your best GPA is used in the case of a tie-breaker. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Work and life experienceTo be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2023. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2023 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2022 or 2021), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2021). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Other Entry Pathways


    2022 Admissions Data for school leavers
    ATAR
    (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)
    Lowest ATAR to receive an offer*
    Median ATAR to receive an offer*
    Highest ATAR to receive an offer*
    Selection Rank
    (ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
    Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer*
    Median Selection Rank to receive an offer*
    Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer*
    Minimum eligibility score70
    Additional criteria consideredAudition required
    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    (A) Higher Education study
    (includes a bridging or enabling course)
    N/AN/A
    (B) Vocational education and training (VET) studyn/aN/A
    (C) Work and life experience
    (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
    N/AN/A
    (D) Recent secondary education:
    • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
      (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
    N/AN/A
    • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
      (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
    N/AN/A
    • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
      (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
    N/AN/A
    International students<5N/A
    All students<5100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS097623M
    IntakeFebruary
    Additional Entry RequirementsAll applicants must attend and pass an audition/interview and a musicianship test. Selections for music programs are made on the basis of audition/interview scores combined with academic achievement and the musicianship test score. It is possible to audition for more than one instrument or study area if you have multiple interests. Auditions will be held in late November. Please check dates and deadlines, as well as find the audition registration form at:;https://arts.APSB.edu.au/music/study/auditions.

    Teaching Capabilities Statement

    In accordance with national teacher education program standards, applicants must fulfil non-academic entry requirements. Applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement which speaks to motivation to become a teacher. The statement must address three themes:

    * understanding of the role of a teacher
    * the personal and academic qualities possessed that will enable you to become an effective teacher
    * your attitude to learning

    Please note you may only submit one Teaching Capabilities Statement. Once you submit your statement you cannot make any changes or edits. Your submission will be final.

    Pathway students will be contacted directly by the university and asked to submit their statement at the end of their foundation program.

    Criminal History Check - DCSI Clearance
    A successful Department of Child and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Clearance is required by teacher employment authorities in South Australia. A successful DCSI is required prior to undertaking any professional experience placement which involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). These placements form a compulsory part of the program. International students will be required to obtain a certificate from their home country.

    Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)
    Prior to graduation, all students enrolled in Initial Teacher Education programs must successfully complete the LANTITE.
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 7Reading 7Listening 7Speaking 7Writing 7





    TOEFLOverall 94Reading 24Listening 24Speaking 23Writing 27





    PearsonOverall 65Reading 65Listening 65Speaking 65Writing 65





    C1 AdvancedOverall 185Reading 185Listening 185Speaking 185Writing 185





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Secondary School QualificationsAustralia – Selection Rank (International)80
    International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma29
    Canada – OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma75%
    Canada – British Columbia Certificate of Graduation75%
    Canada – Alberta High School Diploma82%
    China – Gaokao70%
    Germany – Abitur3.10
    GCE A Levels10
    Hong Kong – HKDSE19
    India – ISC & CBSE75%
    India - Indian State Board Examinations85%
    Indonesia – SMA380%
    Kenya – Certificate of Secondary EducationB+
    Kuwait – General School Secondary Certificate77%
    Malaysia – STPM or Matrikulasi3.00
    Malaysia – UEC15
    South Korea – CSAT and High School Diploma330
    Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels10
    Taiwan – GSAT and High School Diploma72%
    Thailand – Certificate of Secondary Education3.6
    USA – SAT1170
    USA – Advanced Placement (AP)9
    Vietnam – Upper Secondary School8.00
    The University of APSB College Foundation Program77%
    Eynesbury Foundation Program380
    ANU College Foundation Studies74%
    Monash College Foundation Year MUFY72%
    Trinity College Foundation Studies Program (The University of Melbourne)75%
    UNSW Foundation Year7.30
    UQ College Foundation Studies Program4.60
    Taylors College – The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP)6.90
    UWA College Foundation Program (WAUFP)59%
    Non–Go8 Foundation Score77%
    Other QualificationsStudents who don't meet the academic requirements or who have other qualifications from the South Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Philippines or Taiwan may be eligible to apply for a Pre-University Pathway to prepare for or gain entry into the University's undergraduate academic programs. For additional information see Pathway Programs
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    (A) Higher Education study
    (includes a bridging or enabling course)
    N/AN/A
    (B) Vocational education and training (VET) studyn/aN/A
    (C) Work and life experience
    (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
    N/AN/A
    (D) Recent secondary education:
    • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
      (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
    N/AN/A
    • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
      (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
    N/AN/A
    • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
      (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
    N/AN/A
    International students<5N/A
    All students<5100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $6,595

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on Student Contribution Amounts.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $41,750

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Professional Accreditation

This double degree program provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other states and overseas countries.

Potential careers

Music Teacher, Music Theory Teacher, Music Tutor, Education Coordinator, Education Officer / Educator, School Services Officer, Teacher


Degree Structure

Our four year double degrees allow you to specialise in two subject areas taught in the secondary years of high school. Your first three years of study are focused on building your expertise in these two teaching areas.

Throughout the degree you will also undertake education courses and professional experience placements. The final year of study prepares you to be a teaching professional with the focus on curriculum, methodology, pedagogy and professional experience placements in schools.

The Bachelor of Teaching is for students who have not already commenced university study. If you have already commenced a degree, you should consider completing that degree and then apply for the Master of Teaching (Secondary). Students completing the requirements of the Bachelor of Teaching are eligible to gain credit towards the Master of Teaching degree.

Please note: 

  • Mid-year entry will only be available to domestic students. Due to the program structure and professional experience placements, students commencing mid-year study will complete their program in 4.5 years instead of 4 years.
  • International students who are currently studying at the University of APSB may apply to this program mid-year via internal transfer. Approval is based on your past and current enrolments, and is assessed by the Faculty of Arts on a case-by-case basis.

Current COVID-19 vaccination advice for pre-service teachers
The University and the School of Education will continue to monitor the COVID-19 vaccination requirements in South Australian schools and the impacts on its pre-service teachers and will provide further information as it becomes available. For the latest information, please visit: https://able.APSB.edu.au/education/study/what-you-will-need-to-become-a-teacher#current-covid-19-vaccination-advice-for-pre-service-teachers

Professional Recognition 
This double degree program provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other states and overseas countries.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Areas of Specialisation

Teaching Area 1
42 units of Music courses
Note: music-related curriculum and methodologies currently offered are Instrumental Music and Classroom Music.

Teaching Area 2
In addition to your first major teaching area, you will also complete 12 units in one of the following non-music areas to be eligible for a second teaching area:
> Chinese Studies
> Economics
> Linguistics (ESL)
> French Studies
> Geography
> German Studies
> History
> Indonesian Studies
> Italian Studies
> Japanese Studies
> Mathematical Sciences
> Modern Greek Studies
> Spanish Studies


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