Bachelor of Music (Music Education)

  • N/A
    Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR
  • Duration

    3 years full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)
  • Start Dates

    February and July

  • Location


Inspire the next wave of artists

Music is an essential facet of human experience and expression. As a teacher or mentor, you can achieve anything, from empowering emerging musicians to pursue a career on an international scale, to helping a child find their voice.

What will you do?

Our Bachelor of Music (Music Education) offers specialised music education classes, which you can customise to align with your unique interests and professional goals. You will:   

  • develop skills in your creative areas of interest
  • learn coaching strategies for vocalists and musicians
  • discover the latest theories and methods of practice in music education
  • prepare lesson plans for a variety of students’ learning styles and goals
  • actively engage in practice of both teaching and personal musicianship to impassion your students.

 Where could it take you?

You could provide one-on-one music lessons in schools, or work for yourself in your own private tuition business. Perhaps you’ll develop innovative methodologies for teaching that will give your students the chance to experience music in ways they will never forget.

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





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

Thinking of studying soon?

  • 2025

    Ready to start your studies in 2025? You can apply to the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø or now before continuing on to the new in 2026. When the time comes to transfer, we'll be here at every step, ensuring you're well supported with personalised advice and a detailed study plan.

  • 2026

    Planning to start your studies in 2026? You can apply to
    directly. Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.

Entry Requirements

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Admissions information

SATAC Code 354651
Deferment No
Intake

February and July

Assumed Knowledge

Year 12 Solo Performance or AMEB Practical Grade 6-7 or CPM Advancing Step 4, plus Year 12 Music Studies or AMEB Grade 5 Theory

Additional Entry Requirements

All prospective students applying to the Elder Conservatorium of Music are required to attend an audition/interview for each area of specialisation, regardless of the number or type of music programs they are applying for.

The audition/interview will assess each applicant's current skill level and potential for future studies and offers will be made on the basis of the audition/interview score, academic achievement and the musicianship test. 

The Musicianship test aims to assess the applicant's general level of musicianship, which involves the ability to identify and recognise musical concepts within aural, written and theoretical contexts. The test comprises: aural questions covering rhythm, tonality, melody and harmony; score interpretation questions about a given short piano extract; theoretical questions such as keys, major and minor scales, intervals and chords.

For details regarding the audition rounds and the application process, please visit the Elder Conservatorium of Music ().

Selection Criteria
Recent Secondary Education

Applicants 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 Study

You 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 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, 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.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation.

You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Further ranking according to the level of TAFE award is undertaken 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 experience

To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as a pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), 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).

You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Your STAT rank 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.

Other Entry Pathways

2023 Admissions Data for school leavers
ATAR
(raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer N/A
Median ATAR to receive an offer N/A
Highest ATAR to receive an offer N/A
Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer N/A
Median Selection Rank to receive an offer N/A
Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer N/A
Minimum eligibility score 70
Additional criteria considered Audition required