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About the course
This specialist certificate develops music teachers’ capability to teach diverse learners, including students on the autism spectrum and/or with intellectual disability, with a focus on high-quality inclusive music education. It combines contemporary theory from music pedagogy, special education and music therapy, and is delivered intensively to suit working professionals. Students study at the University of Melbourne’s Southbank campus within a small cohort and learn through immersive face-to-face teaching days.
What you might learn
Students build foundational knowledge and confidence to plan and deliver inclusive music teaching for learners with disability, particularly in one-to-one or small-group contexts. The course aims to strengthen overall pedagogy through theory-informed approaches and mentored, scenario-based learning. Graduates develop practical strategies to support participation and learning outcomes for diverse students in music education settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can apply specialised inclusive practice in roles such as classroom or studio music teacher, instrumental/vocal teacher, and music educator working with learners with disability. The skills are relevant to school, private tuition and community music contexts where inclusive program design and differentiated teaching are required. The qualification supports teachers seeking to expand expertise in inclusive music education and work more effectively with students with autism and intellectual disabilities.
Entry requirements
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
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