Learn to teach music in preparation for a rewarding career in education

Education is a dynamic and rapidly changing field and passionate music teachers are in high demand. Teachers with practical musical expertise who can embrace advancements in technology will find themselves sought-after.

UNE offers postgraduate courses in music teaching that are designed to provide you with the practical classroom skills you’ll need to secure an enduring career in music education. Our music teaching courses focus on developing students' confidence, creativity and musical skills through a variety of methods, such as singing, playing instruments, composing and music theory. UNE will educate you on student engagement, data analysis, curriculum assessment, advancing technology in the classroom and interpersonal skills, ensuring that you are well-equipped to succeed as a teacher and make a valuable contribution to the profession.

A significant portion of our students select online learning, where they join a community of adults who use their life and work experiences to develop tangible networks for the future. On-campus learners have access to housing, sports facilities, and support services. Whether online or on campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.

Our commitment to creating future fit music teachers is reflected in student feedback. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Explore the study options related to music teaching on offer at UNE.

Courses by study level

Whether you are looking to re-train to become a Primary or Secondary school teacher, teach different subjects or upgrade your teaching accreditation, the UNE Bachelor of Education (In-Service Conversion) provides a flexible pathway to pivot and grow as an in-demand education professional. Upskill and enhance your on-the-pulse skills for the benefit of your career, your students and the profession at large. Stay relevant and pave the way for a successful teaching career in a supportive, flexible environment.

Duration
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • Online

This flexible education degree incorporates a wide range of subjects to prepare you to work in a range of educational fields, including training and management environments. With UNE’s Bachelor of Educational Studies, you will learn in a flexible and supportive environment. Hone your skills to be transferable across a range of contexts and future-proof your career.

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 8 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

Special and inclusive education is rapidly evolving, and with it the demand for specialists in the field is larger than ever. UNE’s Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a sought-after teacher who makes a valued and rewarding contribution to children’s abilities and development. Create an open and supportive learning environment to engage students with diverse needs and make a real difference in primary schools by helping children develop, grow, and build their confidence.

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) offers a comprehensive program of study that provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a highly sought-after secondary school teacher.

Develop your teaching skills in a supportive, flexible environment. Learn how to create open and encouraging learning environments that put your students' individual learning styles at the forefront. By studying at UNE, you will become an in-demand secondary teacher who makes a difference.

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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  • On Campus
  • Online

Accelerate your career opportunities with the UNE Master of Teaching (Secondary). Gain the specialist knowledge and skills you need to become a sought-after teacher who makes a difference. Study online or on campus in a flexible timeframe that suits your lifestyle. Be positioned at the forefront of educational expertise to make your education career goals a reality.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

The UNE Master of Teaching (Primary) is designed to prepare postgraduate students with the knowledge and skills for teaching in contemporary primary school environments. Gain teaching skills informed by the latest research, learn from our internationally regarded staff and hone your skills in a wide variety of practical experiences, both online and in the classroom. 

If you are a graduate considering a career move which makes a difference, there has never been a better time to study the Master of Teaching (Primary) with UNE.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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  • Online

Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work with you to design a course to match your skills and aspirations.

You will have the freedom to assemble your course from a full breadth of subjects, play to your strengths and draw from your experience to achieve your goals. Learn in a way that suits your timeframe and do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor — with one-on-one guidance from start to finish. You'll be paving your pathway to the next stage of your career.

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • Online

Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new career direction, we will work with you to customise a course to match your skills and aspirations.

Choose from a full breadth of subjects. Avoid getting bogged down in a lengthy, traditional course, and instead, play to your natural strengths, refine your skills and draw on your experience to prepare for the future. And do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor with 1:1 guidance from start to finish.

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • Online
Doctor of Philosophy

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.

When you complete your PhD at UNE, you will be recognised as an expert in your area of study. Your original discoveries and innovations will be applied to benefit society and industry in Australia and worldwide.

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
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Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Practice-based research drives better decisions, stronger services and measurable outcomes. UNE’s Professional Doctorate provides foundational research training with a research thesis, supporting experienced professionals to contribute to the development of original knowledge that improves professional practice in their fields.

Co-design a workplace-embedded project with your UNE supervision team and your organisation, aligning rigorous methods with real-world challenges. Your examinable output is tailored to your discipline — for example, a thesis, a dissertation with artefacts, or an exegesis with a portfolio of creative, technical or performance works.

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
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Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online
Master of Philosophy

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform decision-making in your specialist area.

You will work independently, with personalised support from recognised experts in your area of study every step of the way. Expand your expertise, hone your research skills, and immediately apply your knowledge in a research topic of your choice.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
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Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online
Non-Award

The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the subjects that matter most to you? That’s what a Non-Award unit with UNE will help you to achieve.

Non-Award study means you can learn without the need to complete entire course requirements or take on a full course load. Whether it’s a language you want to learn, a business unit to enhance your career, an improvement of your IT skills, an update on education principles or developing your management style, Non-Award study gives you the flexibility and control to explore what matters to you.

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • On Campus
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Cross-Institutional

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross-institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of UNE's discipline areas.

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

Why study with us?

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Find the right major or specialisation for your studies in Teaching Music

UNE’s music education courses give teachers the skills they need to be flexible and innovative as technology advances and impacts the way students learn. Become an inspiring music teacher and stay at the forefront of the arts and education. Explore our music teaching course options now.

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UNE's well-respected music educators will help you develop your technical musical skills, securing your place in a local and global music industry that is rapidly changing and evolving. Learn about collaboration and innovations in music…

UNE's well-respected music educators will help you develop your technical musical skills, securing your place in a local and global music industry that is rapidly changing and evolving. Learn about collaboration and innovations in music technology and protect your future in this creative field.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) Teaching Area Undergraduate
Bachelor of Music Specialist Course Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Major Bachelor Honours
Bachelor of Music with Honours Specialist Course Bachelor Honours
Diploma in Music Specialist Course Undergraduate
Diploma in Music Technology Specialist Course Undergraduate
Advanced Diploma in Arts Minor Undergraduate
Musicology
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's respected music educators will help you analyse music from a cultural perspective, enabling you to understand the history and significance of musical styles. Having a professional knowledge base will secure your future in an industry that…

UNE's respected music educators will help you analyse music from a cultural perspective, enabling you to understand the history and significance of musical styles. Having a professional knowledge base will secure your future in an industry that is rapidly changing and evolving.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Music Minor Undergraduate
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Careers in Teaching Music

By studying music teaching with UNE, you will develop the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of schools and educational settings. With the need for dedicated teaching staff set to rise, professionals with skillsets in music teaching and the capacity to inspire others and assess and guide their learning in a positive and practical way could find employment as a:

  • Music teacher
    Teach music to students in primary and secondary schools, focusing on music theory, history, and practical skills.
  • Instrumental music teacher
    Specialise in teaching a specific musical instrument, such as piano, guitar, violin, or trumpet, to students of all ages.
  • Vocal coach
    Provide vocal training and coaching to aspiring singers, helping them develop their singing techniques.
  • Conductor
    Lead and direct musical ensembles, choirs, or orchestras for performances and recordings.
  • Music therapist
    Use music to help individuals with physical, emotional, or psychological challenges as a form of therapy.
  • Composer
    Create original music compositions or arrange existing pieces for performances, film, television, and other media.
  • Sound engineer
    Work in recording studios, live sound production, or music production, managing sound quality during performances and recordings.
  • Music critic
    Write reviews and critiques of musical performances, recordings, and compositions for publications, websites, or as a freelance writer.

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