Specialist Certificate in Inclusive Music Teaching
Course code: SC-IMUSTCH
AUD $6,496 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Access Melbourne is available
AUD $8,560 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Course structure
Overview
What will you learn
Understand crucial underpinning theory and approaches
You will gain an advanced knowledge of critical disability theory and how educational theory and research inform inclusive music education pedagogy. You will understand how neurodevelopmental conditions or learning differences impact music skills training – and how you can tailor your teaching approach accordingly.
Design inclusive learning plans and put your knowledge into practice
You will assess, design and evaluate music education programs for a diverse range of music learners. In interactive sessions, you will put your lesson plans into practice and gain crucial feedback on how to adapt your teaching style to ensure all learners have equal access to quality music education.
Course structure
To gain the Specialist Certificate in Inclusive Music Teaching, you must complete two core subjects, comprised of a total 25 points:
- Theory of Inclusive Music Teaching (12.5 points)
- Methods for Inclusive Music Teaching (12.5 points).
Workload
Both subjects will be delivered via a combination of online interactive sessions, wholly online material, and face-to-face seminars, amounting to 32 hours of contact time per subject. You will need to dedicate additional time to assignments, reading and preparation.
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Two compulsory subjects (25 points) taken over two study periods:
| Accordion | |
|---|---|
| Methods for Inclusive Music Teaching · 12.5 pts |
This subject prepares students to design and implement curriculum relevant to the needs of diverse music learners, such as those with neurodevelopmental conditions and learning differences. This subject focuses on translating theory into practice through developing skills in creating learning opportunities that are inclusive and supportive of diverse learners. Intensive teaching will provide students with interactive learning tasks that aim to develop skills in critical reflection on success of curriculum design. Classes will therefore focus on professional development and experiential group learning. |
| Theories of Inclusive Music Teaching · 12.5 pts |
This subject will explore contemporary educational and disability theories relevant to supporting music learners with diverse needs. Students will gain evidence‐based and applied knowledge of ways to support the inclusion of people with neurodevelopmental conditions and learning differences in music skill development. Contemporary theory and research across relevant disciplines of music, health and education will be synthesised and analysed. Through case‐based learning and role play, students will demonstrate their knowledge of theory and research by designing individualised learning plans. Students will also critically appraise various strategies to support diverse music learners. |