Australian Guild of Education

Australian Guild of Education (AGE), formerly Australian Guild of Music Education, states that it was established in 1969 out of the London College of Music and has offered its Bachelor of Music since 2002. Its teaching campus is at Level 2, 376 Victoria Street, North Melbourne; its head office is on Level G of the same building. AGE describes itself as a TEQSA-registered Institute of Higher Education, provider PRV12114, with CRICOS code 04168K. Its Bachelor of Music is described as an accredited AQF Level 7 qualification preparing instrumentalists, vocalists, composers and music teachers for music and creative arts careers. Study covers musicianship, musicology, music technology, composition and business fundamentals, with specialist electives in performance, composition and pedagogy. The course takes three years full-time, with up to six years part-time for eligible domestic students. All courses are delivered in English. Support includes administrative assistance, learning and English-language support, Education Access Plans and confidential counselling referrals. Orientation introduces Moodle, a virtual library, Microsoft Office 365 and academic support. AGE also provides information about external accommodation and student visa arrangements.