Music Therapist Courses
A Music Therapist uses music to enhance well-being, develops therapy plans, conducts sessions, assesses progress, and collaborates with healthcare teams.
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Get qualified to work as a Music Therapist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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From $27,942
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Blended, On Campus
The Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies) delves into diverse musical fields, from performance to songwriting and world music. This course merges practical and theoretical elements, allowing students to focus on specific musical interests. It encompasses modern music concepts, practices, and technologies. Students gain skills in musical practices, theories, and technologies, enhancing their employability through effective communication in music and media. This course also equips students to adapt to evolving p...
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From $27,942
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Blended, On Campus
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Estimated fee
From $39,135
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Blended, On Campus, Online
The Bachelor of Arts (Music) offers advanced music studies, aiming to deepen students' understanding of music's cultural, historical, and analytical aspects from various periods and cultures. This course offers specialized areas like musicology or theory, preparing for advanced research. Additionally, it enhances knowledge in music language and musicianship, guiding students towards professionalism. Students acquire competencies aligned with Australia's creative industries, ensuring aptitude i...
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From $39,135
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Blended, On Campus, Online
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Become a music teacher with the Bachelor of Music (Music Education). This specialist undergraduate program will develop your skills in teaching, musicology, and composition, and performance.
During your studies you’ll be introduced to the school curriculum and learn how to teach students the academic requirements of the music pedagogy as well as develop their appreciation of music plus specialist skills in instrument performance, voice, and composition. At the same time you’ll expand your own musical in...
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The Bachelor of Music (Performance/Voice) is the qualification you need to launch your career as a professional musician — either as singer/songwriter, vocalist, or instrumentalist.
With this exciting degree you’ll broaden your musical knowledge, refine your performance skills in your chosen genre, have opportunities to perform solo and in ensembles, and deepen your understanding of music theory, business, and music production.
Enquire now for admissions requirements, information about auditions, and univ...
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A Music Therapist uses music to support emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being across various settings, such as hospitals, schools, and aged care facilities. They develop individualised therapy plans, use instruments and vocal techniques, facilitate group sessions, and assess patient progress.
Music Therapists may also involve collaborating with healthcare teams to integrate music therapy into broader treatment plans.
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