In the Music Education specialisation, you will study how musical knowledge is conveyed through practical and theoretical work on music teaching and learning. This aims to prepare you for a portfolio career as a music teacher in a mix of studio, ensemble, classroom, and community spaces.

As an undergraduate you will take a suite of music education courses that cover a broad range of music learning contexts: ensemble direction and conducting; music psychology and development; instrumental and vocal teaching and learning; different music learning approaches (eg. Orff/Kodály); popular music education; and community music workshops and applications.

At postgraduate level you will further develop your research skills, which will empower you to significantly contribute to the music education system in Aotearoa and elsewhere.
 

Studying Music Education is relevant to the following career pathways:

• Teaching in schools (primary or secondary, following a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching)
• Leading community musicking in music workshops, bands, orchestras, choirs, and more
• Instrumental and vocal teaching in studio settings (school and community)
• Early childhood education with a special interest in music
• Designing and delivering online music education opportunities
• Music and arts civic employment in community arts education
• Postgraduate study and research in music teaching and learning