Bachelor of Music

University of Waikato

New Zealand, Hamilton

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University of Waikato

New Zealand , Hamilton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Hamilton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Mar-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 36,482 / year

Next Intake 28-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Music

About

The Bachelor of Music (BMus) is a specialised degree for music enthusiasts, offering academic, composition, or performance tracks to enhance skills in chosen areas. Ideal for those with musical talent and passion.

Why study the Bachelor of Music?

The Bachelor of Music (BMus) is a specialist degree that will suit you if you have musical skill and ambition or just a sheer love of music. Choose an Academic, Composition or Performance based programme and learn different styles and techniques that build your skill-base in the areas of music that interest you.

Combining theory with practical tuition, you’ll have access to our specialist teaching facilities, including the acclaimed Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber in the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.

View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.

English Program Requirements

English language test	Undergraduate, graduate certificates, and graduate diplomas (all courses except those listed below)
IELTS (Academic)	6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
Duolingo English Test (DET)	105
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))	169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS)	B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes	Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)	Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB))	Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic	Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)	II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College	Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme