Bachelor of Music BMus at University of Auckland

About

In the BMus you’ll learn to both preserve the past and nurture progress as you focus on your chosen discipline and prepare to enter a changing music industry. You’ll learn from some of the finest instrument teachers in the country, as well as recognised music historians and composers. Our partnerships with industry organisations will give you contact with leading local and international musicians.

Through your involvement in our many small and large ensembles, tutorials and studio classes, you’ll develop strong collaborative skills and grow your confidence.

You can study music alongside another discipline as part of a conjoint degree in Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Law or Science.

Disciplines

Creative Arts and Industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Secondary school qualifications

If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You need to have one of the following:

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.

Minimum grade, subject and other requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.

Qualification

IB International Baccalaureate Diploma

Score required

26

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements
Qualification

GCE A Level/CIE General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

Score required

CCC

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements

Further requirements

Selection into the BMus programme will be based on your academic history and, for some music specialisations, on the strength of your audition or portfolio. (A specialisation in Composition or Music Studies has no audition or portfolio requirements).

View the audition or portfolio requirements for the following specialisations:

Tertiary qualifications

If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

You need to have the following:

One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Minimum grade requirements

These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 2.2

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements

Further requirements

Selection into the BMus programme will be based on your academic history and, for some music specialisations, on the strength of your audition or portfolio. (A specialisation in Composition or Music Studies has no audition or portfolio requirements).

View the audition or portfolio requirements for the following specialisations:

Other pathways to study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the English Language Academy (ELA)
If you are 20 on or before the first day of semester, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for special admission.

Completion of a 2.5 year Diploma in Music at SEGi College with a GPE of 2.2 (a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or above at SEGi College) will allow applicants to enter into Part II of the Bachelor of Music degree programme at the .

Career

Where could this programme take you?

As a graduate you’ll have the skills and expertise to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in New Zealand and overseas. Building a career on stage is a common goal, but the music industry runs on more than performers and composers. There is a collection of people who keep the industry moving, such as writers, managers, producers and teachers.

Jobs related to this programme

Arts administrator/manager/director
Arranger/composer
Conductor
Music director
Music journalist
Performer
Radio/television/digital media/recording producer
Sound engineer

Further study options

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Shiddharth (Sid) Chand

Having moved to San Francisco to pursue his operatic career, rising star Shiddharth Chand reflects on what he loved about studying at the School of Music.

Read Sid's story

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Key Information for Students

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 44,972

Application Fee

NZD

Bachelor of Music BMus

University of Auckland

University of Auckland

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