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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Music Education - Digital Technology Education (Coursework)

Course code: #I91

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Music Education - Digital Technology Education (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $36,150 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    098288B

Highlights
Practicum
Professional Practice

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Internship

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 01-January-2025 2025-01-01
Fall-February 01-January-2026 2026-01-01
Fall-February 01-January-2027 2027-01-01

Overview

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Music Education - Digital Technology Education

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) at ECU is a dynamic course dedicated to preparing future teachers for Secondary Education.

Designed specifically to develop professional knowledge in both theory and essential practice within real classrooms, graduates are provided with all the necessary tools to become successful and confident teachers.

This coursework program accommodates "principles and dimensions" of excellence and is delivered through mutually beneficial partnerships between the University and individual schools.

Upon completion, graduates are eligible to teach in a major and minor area of study in secondary schools in both the private and government sectors. 

Graduates will have met the highest standards in personal ethics and practice which the profession demands.

Music Education Specialisation

Focuses on classroom music teaching, with a heavy emphasis on teaching lower school music.

The specialisation is open to students with either classical, jazz or contemporary music backgrounds. 

The units cover philosophies of music education, practical approaches to music teaching, including active listening, creative and systems-based composing and classroom ensembles, and lesson planning and sequencing.

Digital Technology Education Specialisation

This specialisation is designed for students wishing to become secondary digital technology education teachers.

It includes study in computer programming, authoring World Wide Web pages, developing digital media products, and techniques for written, oral and visual communication in educational and technical settings. 

Internship option

Students will be a scholar in residence at the placement school for two-three days per week.

Practicum requirement

Central to this course is an extensive program of Professional Practice in schools. 

Because of its responsibility for the education, safety and well-being of children in schools, the teaching profession demands the highest professional standards and personal ethics.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$46,350

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,200
Tuition 1 person $36,150

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic Transcript
  • Evidence of Academic English Competency
  • Current Resume (CV) or Evidence of Work Experience (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7.5
8
listening
7
writing
8
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Academic background and requirement

  • Bachelor's degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. 

Professional experience cannot be accepted as an alternative to completion of the bachelor's degree. 

Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on the completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.

Special entry requirements (Music Education Specialisation)

All applicants are required to complete a major in music (three years of degree-level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at the first-year level and no fewer than two units at the third-year level) including all of the following: musicological study (music history and analysis) in a range of musical styles, periods and genres with a strong component of contemporary and western art music, compositional techniques, music performance studies (a minimum of two years of music performance studies) and preferably Australian music. 

Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent. 

Alternatively, applicants can complete at least two years (4 units) of degree-level study in music with at least two units at level 2 or above in the previously mentioned areas, if they intend to undertake this specialisation as their minor area of study.

Digital Technology Education Specialisation

All applicants are required to complete a major in computing or computing technology (three years of degree-level study with at least 4 units at level 2 or above) including at least two units that develop skills in information systems, design and development eg database design including relational databases and communication systems/networking, programming in a computer-based language and system analysis, design, development and testing, complete a major in computing or computing technology (three years of degree level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two units at third-year level) including at least two units that develop skills in information systems, design and development eg database design including relational databases and communication systems/networking, programming in a computer-based language and system analysis, design, development and testing. 

Alternatively, applicants can complete at least two years (4 units) of degree-level studies in computing or computing technology with at least two units at level 2 or above in the previously mentioned areas, if they intend to undertake this specialisation as their minor area of study.

Career opportunities

  • Secondary School Music and Digital Technology Teacher
  • Integrated Music and Digital Technology Educator
  • Music and Digital Technology Department Chair
  • High School Music and Digital Technology Instructor
  • Music and Digital Technology Curriculum Developer
  • Education Program Coordinator (with a focus on music and digital technology)
  • Music and Digital Technology Education Consultant

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