Bachelor of Music
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    Bachelor of Music

    University of Waikato
    University of Waikato
    New Zealand
    New Zealand, Hamilton
    University Rank:#235
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 42,230 / Year

    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.

    In addition to the general entry requirements, applicants to the Bachelor of Music must meet one of the following:

    • A Grade 5 theory pass or better in the Trinity College or Royal College of Music examinations, or
    • A qualification considered equivalent

    All other applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    For the Bachelor of Music Performance programme, a selection process applies, and you will be required to successfully complete an audition. These are usually held in September and October and applications are required prior to the audition date.

    View the audition requirements

    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 PurposesMinimum 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

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    • Advertising Executive
    • Arts Administration
    • Broadcaster
    • Composer
    • Film Music Producer
    • Journalist
    • Music Blogger
    • Music Retailer
    • Performer
    • Recording Artist

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Music

    University of Waikato

    University of Waikato

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Hamilton

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