This programme will interest applicants with Music, DJing, Electronic Music Production, TV/Film sound, Radio, Live-sound or other audio-based interests or backgrounds. There are pathways into this degree from other lower level MAINZ courses such as: NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills, NZ Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Lighting and Live Sound), and NZ Certificate in DJ and Electronic Music Production.

School Leaver University Entrance - NCEA Level Preference will be given to applicants who have achieved Merit or Excellence in Physics, Mathematics, and Music. Mature Applicant Consideration will be given to applicants aged 20 years or older who do not meet the entry criteria if they can demonstrate a history of work, industry experience which in the opinion of the Programme Manager exhibits a likelihood of success in the programme of study. Consideration will be given to students who progress through other TPP/MAINZ/SIT programme pathways (e.g. NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills). Applicants may be required to attend an interview or provide a portfolio of audio related work. Language requirements: IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) – Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE) TOEFL Internet- based test (iBT) – Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18) University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations – FCE or FCE for schools or CAE, or CPE with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET at Grade C in all sub-tests NZCEL a) To be discontinued on 31 December 2019 Level 4 with the Academic endorsement b) Current Level 4 with Academic endorsement Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PToE (Academic score of 50) City and Guilds IESOL – B2 Communicator with a score of 66 Language Cert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS